Field Insider
51.4
2.6%
Ratingi
44.8
±0%
Seasoni
16.7
Valuei

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

Profile

Full nameJoel Matthew Bagan
PositionCentre-back
NationalityRepublic of Ireland
Age25
Date of birth3 Sept 2001
BirthplaceBasingstoke
Height193 cm
Shirt number#3
ClubCardiff
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Centre-back

Season stats

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7
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
629
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Cardiff.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
League Cup100906.6

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral defender

J. Bagan is a 25-year-old central defender at Cardiff, rated 49.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 7th of 80 on scout potential in the League One. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (87.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.07 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bagan.

Judged on this season alone, Bagan graded 45 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 20 centre-backs in the League One, on 15 clean sheets and 3.067 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 45 → 45). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2025/26.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 50, top 15% of the 20 centre-backs in the League One. At 25 Bagan is in his prime years, and a market index of 16.7 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Bagan is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potentialTop 15% centre-backs · League OneCurrent seasonTop 5% centre-backs · League One1st-best centre-back in the League One7th in the League One · potential3rd-highest potential centre-back in the League One
49.9
Ratingi
3rd of 20 centre-backs
44.8
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
87.9%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.07
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Cardiff finished 2nd of 24 · a title-challenging side

45
Apps
3.07
Def. / 90
77
Tackles
32
Interceptions
15
Clean sheets

3.07 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 15 clean sheets across 45 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 24) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 87.9% 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 49.9, Bagan carries the 3rd-highest potential of the centre-backs in the League One (top 15%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.07 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the League One with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Passing

Assists4

Defending

Tackles77
Interceptions32
Blocks15

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards8
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.