Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Montpellier.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 2523 | 7.31 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 7.25 |
Scout report
J. Laporte is a 32-year-old central defender at Montpellier, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 43, top 9% of Ligue 2 centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 29.8, ranking 266th of 313 in the Ligue 2. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (82.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.89 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Laporte.
Judged on this season alone, Laporte graded 43 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 10% of the 66 centre-backs in the Ligue 2, on 10 clean sheets and 2.889 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 29 → 43). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 30, 51st of 66 of the 66 centre-backs in the Ligue 2. At 32 Laporte is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 7.4 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Montpellier finished 8th of 18 · a mid-table side
2.89 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 82.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 29.8, Laporte carries the 51st-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Ligue 2 of 66. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.89 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
