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32.2
0.6%
Ratingi
14.9
±0%
Seasoni
17.3
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameJames Michael Edward Ward-Prowse
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityEngland
Age31
Date of birth1 Nov 1994
BirthplacePortsmouth
Height177 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubWest Ham
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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1
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
45
Minutes

Domestic-league season · West Ham.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
League Cup100247.5

Scout report

Experienced headDefensive midfielder

J. Ward-Prowse is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Burnley, rated 32 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (32.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.41 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ward-Prowse.

On the season, Ward-Prowse graded 15 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 1 assist and 3.408 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 15 → 15). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2022/23.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 32. At 31 Ward-Prowse is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 17.3 reflects that trajectory.

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Past his 2022/23 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2022/23Trending downBreakout: 2022/23Streaky4 clubs
32
Ratingi
below regular-starter level
14.9
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
32.4%
Minutes
limited game time
3.41
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Burnley finished 19th of 20 · a relegation-threatened side

18
Apps
3.41
Def. / 90
15
Tackles
20
Interceptions
2
Clean sheets

3.41 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Doing that for a relegation-threatened side (19th of 20) is harder than the bare numbers suggest: a back line under more pressure has to defend more often and protects fewer leads, so the volume — and any clean sheets — carry real weight. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 90.5/100).

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 32.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 32 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.41 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Championship with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles15
Interceptions20
Blocks7

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0