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32.6
6.1%
Ratingi
39.4
110.7%
Seasoni
22.8
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameMichael Vincent Keane
PositionCentre-back
NationalityEngland
Age33
Date of birth11 Jan 1993
BirthplaceStockport
Height191 cm
Shirt number#5
ClubEverton
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Centre-back

Season stats

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33
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
2631
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Everton.

Scout report

Experienced headCentral defender

M. Keane is a 33-year-old central defender at Everton, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 1 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 39, top 12% of Premier League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 32.6, ranking 172nd of 192 in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (76.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.39 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Keane.

Judged on this season alone, Keane graded 39 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 34 centre-backs in the Premier League, on 8 clean sheets and 3.387 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 19 → 39). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 33, 33rd of 34 of the 34 centre-backs in the Premier League. At 33 Keane is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 22.8 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potential33rd of 34 centre-backs · Premier LeagueCurrent seasonTop 12% centre-backs · Premier League4th-best centre-back in the Premier League172nd in the Premier League · potential33rd-highest potential centre-back in the Premier League
32.6
Ratingi
33rd of 34 centre-backs
39.4
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
76.9%
Minutes
a regular starter
3.39
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Everton finished 13th of 20 · a mid-table side

33
Apps
3.39
Def. / 90
35
Tackles
37
Interceptions
8
Clean sheets

3.39 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 76.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 93.7/100).

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 33, 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 32.6, Keane carries the 33rd-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier League of 34. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.39 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles35
Interceptions37
Blocks27

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards1

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.