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Full nameMathias Jensen
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityDenmark
Age30
Date of birth1 Jan 1996
BirthplaceJerslev
Height180 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubBrentford
Central midfielder
36
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
2277
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Brentford.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier League363122776.95
League Cup3112677.5
FA Cup3112367.77

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

M. Jensen is a 30-year-old central midfielder at Brentford, rated 50 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 311th of 376 on scout potential in the Premier League. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter this season (66.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.61 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Jensen.

Judged on this season alone, Jensen graded 36 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 49th of 73 of the 73 attacking midfielders in the Premier League, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 2.609 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 14 → 36). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2022/23.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 50, 67th of 73 of the 73 attacking midfielders in the Premier League. At 30 Jensen is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 35.8 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2022/23Holding levelBreakout: 2022/23StreakyStepped up 2021/22
Current potential67th of 73 attacking midfielders · Premier LeagueCurrent season49th of 73 attacking midfielders · Premier League49th-best attacking midfielder in the Premier League311th in the Premier League · potential67th-highest potential attacking midfielder in the Premier League
50
Ratingi
67th of 73 attacking midfielders
35.8
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
66.6%
Minutes
a regular starter
2.61
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Brentford finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side

2.61
Def. / 90
41
Tackles
21
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

2.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 66.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95.8/100).

Watch points

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

Outlook

With a Rating of 50, Jensen carries the 67th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Premier League of 73. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1× now → 0.7× projected in three years).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3
Shots on target8
Shots19

Passing

Assists1
Chances created35
Passes1,118
Pass accuracy80%

Possession

Successful dribbles19
Dribble success54.3%
Duels won83
Duels won %41.7%
Fouls won15

Defending

Tackles41
Interceptions21
Blocks4
Fouls committed20

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.