M. McCullagh

M. McCullagh is a 21-year-old central midfielder at UCD, rated 26.9 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a rotation option this season (41.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.03 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on McCullagh.

On the season, McCullagh graded 17 for current form (age-blind), on 2 goals, 2 assists and 2.031 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for McCullagh, 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 27. At 21 McCullagh is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 1.8 reflects that trajectory.

26.9

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

16.8

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

41.3%

Minutes

rotation minutes

2.03

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · UCD finished 4th of 10 · a mid-table side

2.03

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 19 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.26 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 41.3% 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 26.9 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) 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 %41.3%

Available fixtures37 of 37

Goals / 900.131

Assists / 900.131

Goal contribution / 900.262

Defensive actions / 902.031

Player flow

Goal involvements4

Cards / 900.197

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 (~2), then tapers with age. At 21, McCullagh sits on 1.8, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is McCullagh's projected Rating — 26.9 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 central midfielders in the Ireland with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2—

Passing

Assists2—

Defending

Tackles3—

Interceptions23—

Blocks5—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3

Red cards0

Transfer history

UCD2023/24 – nowFree

Galway Uniteduntil 2023/24

About M. McCullagh

M. McCullagh is a 21-year-old central midfielder who plays for UCD, born on November 7, 2004. He is from Republic of Ireland.

This season

In the current season, M. McCullagh has made 19 appearances with 2 goals and 2 assists across 1,374 minutes, with 3 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates M. McCullagh at 26.9 with a Season form score of 16.8. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 1 career title — among them the First Division. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, M. McCullagh has totalled 32 club appearances with 6 goals and 0 assists for 2 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 29 appearances for UCD.

M. McCullagh's career has also included time at Galway United.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.