D. Tait is a 24-year-old defensive midfielder at Falkirk, rated 47.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 35th of 219 in the Championship. An emerging talent, he has been a regular starter this season (78.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.13 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tait.

Judged on this season alone, Tait graded 34 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 40 defensive midfielders in the Championship, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 3.134 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Tait, 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 48, top 20% of the 40 defensive midfielders in the Championship. At 24 Tait is in his prime years, and a market index of 29.6 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 20% defensive midfielders · Championship Current seasonTop 25% defensive midfielders · Championship10th-best defensive midfielder in the Championship35th in the Championship · potential8th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Championship

47.8

Ratingi

8th of 40 defensive midfielders

34.1

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

78.9%

Minutes

a regular starter

3.13

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Falkirk finished 6th of 12 · a mid-table side

3.13

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.13 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 38 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 78.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 47.8, Tait carries the 8th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Championship (top 20%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.13 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %78.9%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.1

Assists / 900.033

Goal contribution / 900.133

Defensive actions / 903.134

Player flow

Goal involvements4

Shot conversion %33.3

Shot accuracy %34.6

Pass accuracy %74

Dribble success %34.2

Cards / 900.333

Foul involvement / 904.335

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 23–27 (~30), then tapers with age. At 24, Tait sits on 29.6, at or near its peak. The blue line is Tait's projected Rating — 47.8 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.