M. Sanders
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Crewe.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3097 | 7.23 |
 EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 6.75 |
Scout report
M. Sanders is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at Crewe, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 4 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 32, top 16% of League Two defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 28.5, ranking 202nd of 478 in the League Two. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter (74.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.82 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Sanders.
Judged on this season alone, Sanders graded 32 — a strong campaign that ranks top 17% of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two, on 3 goals, 4 assists and 2.819 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 18 → 32). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 29, 31st of 67 of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two. At 27 Sanders is in his prime years, and a market index of 5.1 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Sanders is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Crewe finished 11th of 24 · a mid-table side
2.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 74.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.2 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 28.5, Sanders carries the 31st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League Two of 67. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.82 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.
