D. Laing-McConnell

D. Laing-McConnell is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Manurewa, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 0 assists in 9 appearances, a Season grade of 6. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.3. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member (23.5% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Laing-McConnell.

On the season, Laing-McConnell graded 6 for current form (age-blind), on 3 goals, 0 assists and 0 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Laing-McConnell, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 1. At 26 Laing-McConnell is in his prime years, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

1.3

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

6.4

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

23.5%

Minutes

limited game time

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Manurewa finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

Def. / 90

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Tackles

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Interceptions

Clean sheets

0 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 9 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.34 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 23.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 1.3 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (0 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %23.5%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.337

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.337

Defensive actions / 900

Player flow

Goal involvements3

Cards / 900.224

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 17–37 (~0), then tapers with age. At 26, Laing-McConnell sits on 0, at or near its peak. The blue line is Laing-McConnell's projected Rating — 1.3 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the New-Zealand with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3—

Passing

Assists0—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2

Red cards0

Transfer history

Fencibles United2024/25 – nowFree Transfer

Manurewa2024/25 – 2024/25Free Transfer

Dinamo Tirana2024/25 – 2024/25Free Transfer

Manurewa2024/25 – 2024/25Free Transfer

Eastern Suburbsuntil 2024/25

About D. Laing-McConnell

D. Laing-McConnell is a 26-year-old central midfielder who plays for Manurewa, born on July 13, 2000. He is from New Zealand.

This season

In the current season, D. Laing-McConnell has made 9 appearances with 3 goals and 0 assists across 802 minutes, with 2 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates D. Laing-McConnell at 1.3 with a Season form score of 6.4. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, D. Laing-McConnell has totalled 47 club appearances with 5 goals and 0 assists for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 25 appearances for Eastern Suburbs.

D. Laing-McConnell's career has also included time at Fencibles United, Dinamo Tirana and Eastern Suburbs.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.