N. O'Brien

N. O'Brien is a 25-year-old central defender at Blacktown City, rated 19 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (75.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.76 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on O'Brien.

On the season, O'Brien graded 13 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 3.759 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for O'Brien, 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 19. At 25 O'Brien is in his prime years, and a market index of 0.8 reflects that trajectory.

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

12.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

75.5%

Minutes

a regular starter

3.76

Def. actions / 90

solid defensive volume

Output in context · Blacktown City finished 5th of 16 · an upper-table side

3.76

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume across 24 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 75.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Defensive volume. 3.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 19 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %75.5%

Available fixtures31 of 31

Goals / 900.043

Assists / 900.085

Goal contribution / 900.128

Defensive actions / 903.759

Player flow

Goal involvements3

Cards / 900.214

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 (~1), then tapers with age. At 25, O'Brien sits on 0.8, at or near its peak. The blue line is O'Brien's projected Rating — 19 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 centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Passing

Assists2

Defending

Tackles5

Interceptions79

Blocks4

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5

Red cards0

About N. O'Brien

N. O'Brien is a 25-year-old centre-back who plays for Blacktown City, born on July 6, 2001. He is from Australia.

This season

In the current season, N. O'Brien has made 24 appearances with 1 goal and 2 assists across 2,107 minutes, with 5 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates N. O'Brien at 19 with a Season form score of 12.9. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 1 career title — among them the New South Wales NPL. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 4 recorded seasons, N. O'Brien has totalled 51 club appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 28 appearances for Blacktown City.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.