L. Dobbs

L. Dobbs is a 19-year-old central defender at Gillingham, rated 31.724 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (22.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.85 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Dobbs.

On the season, Dobbs graded 12 for current form (age-blind), on 2 clean sheets and 3.854 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Dobbs, 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 32. At 19 Dobbs is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 2.7 reflects that trajectory.

31.724

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

22.6%

Minutes

limited game time

3.85

Def. actions / 90

solid defensive volume

Output in context · Gillingham finished 21st of 24 · a lower-table side

Apps

3.85

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.85 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 6 appearances. Doing that for a lower-table side (21st of 24) 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 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.19 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central defender.
Defensive volume. 3.85 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

Game time. Only 22.6% 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 31.724 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.85 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 19 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (99/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %22.6%

Available fixtures6 of 6

Goals / 900.193

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.193

Defensive actions / 903.854

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Shot conversion %100

Shot accuracy %33.3

Pass accuracy %65

Dribble success %100

Cards / 900.193

Foul involvement / 902.505

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 (~3), then tapers with age. At 19, Dobbs sits on 2.7, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Dobbs's projected Rating — 31.724 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 centre-backs in the League Two with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Shots on target1

Shots3

Passing

Assists0

Passes188

Pass accuracy65%

Possession

Successful dribbles1

Dribble success100%

Duels won33

Duels won %57.9%

Fouls won5

Defending

Tackles9

Interceptions10

Blocks1

Fouls committed8

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1

Red cards0

Transfer history

Gillingham(back from loan)May 2026 – now

RRamsgate(on loan)Jan 2026 – May 2026

Gillingham(back from loan)May 2025 – Jan 2026

BBurgess Hill Townuntil May 2025

About L. Dobbs

L. Dobbs is a 19-year-old centre-back who plays for Gillingham. Gillingham currently sit 11th of 24 in the League Two.

This season

In the current season, L. Dobbs has made 6 appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists across 467 minutes, with 1 yellow card.

L. Dobbs's next match is on September 19, 2026, when Gillingham face Bristol Rovers at home in the League Two.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates L. Dobbs at 31.724 with a Season form score of 12. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

L. Dobbs's career has also included time at RRamsgate and BBurgess Hill Town.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.