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Full nameOwen John Edward Bailey
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityEngland
Age27
Date of birth22 Jan 1999
BirthplaceNewcastle
Height183 cm
Shirt number#4
ClubDoncaster
Central midfielderalso played DEF
46
Appearances
13
Goals
4
Assists
4140
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Doncaster.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
League One4613441407.02
FA Cup3111806.9
League Cup3111397.53
EFL Trophy3001076.63

Scout report

Project playerCentral midfielder

O. Bailey is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Doncaster, enjoying a standout season — 13 goals and 4 assists in 46 appearances, a Season grade of 55, top 2% of League One central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 43.9, ranking 139th of 481 in the League One. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.67 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bailey.

Judged on this season alone, Bailey graded 55 — a standout campaign that ranks top 2% of the 66 central midfielders in the League One, on 13 goals, 4 assists and 2.674 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 40 → 55). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 44, top 22% of the 66 central midfielders in the League One. At 27 Bailey is in his prime years, and a market index of 16.3 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Bailey is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Stepped up 2025/26
Current potentialTop 22% central midfielders · League OneCurrent seasonTop 2% central midfielders · League One1st-best central midfielder in the League One139th in the League One · potential14th-highest potential central midfielder in the League One
43.9
Ratingi
14th of 66 central midfielders
55.4
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
100%
Minutes
near ever-present
2.67
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Doncaster finished 14th of 24 · a mid-table side

2.67
Def. / 90
67
Tackles
41
Interceptions
11
Clean sheets

2.67 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 46 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 13 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.37 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

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

Outlook

With a Rating of 43.9, Bailey carries the 14th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the League One (top 22%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.67 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the League One with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals13
Shots on target25
Shots59

Passing

Assists4
Pass accuracy71%

Possession

Successful dribbles14
Dribble success37.8%
Fouls won62

Defending

Tackles67
Interceptions41
Blocks15
Fouls committed60

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards7
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.