ratings updated 11 Oct 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Newport County.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6.5 |
Scout report
M. Smith is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Newport County, rated 22.9 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.29 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Smith.
On the season, Smith graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 3.293 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 11 → 1). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 23. At 26 Smith is in his prime years, and a market index of 2.5 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2020/21 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Newport County finished 11th of 24 · a mid-table side
3.29 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 5 appearances.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 4% 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 22.9 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.29 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
