R. Najjarine

R. Najjarine is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Wellington Phoenix, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 3 assists in 24 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 33% of A-League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.9, ranking 89th of 193 in the A-League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter (77.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.64 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Najjarine.

Judged on this season alone, Najjarine graded 28 — a solid campaign that ranks top 34% of the 18 central midfielders in the A-League, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 1.643 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Najjarine, 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 18, top 39% of the 18 central midfielders in the A-League. At 26 Najjarine is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.1 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 39% central midfielders · A-League Current seasonTop 34% central midfielders · A-League6th-best central midfielder in the A-League89th in the A-League · potential7th-highest potential central midfielder in the A-League

17.9

Ratingi

7th of 18 central midfielders

27.7

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

77.9%

Minutes

a regular starter

1.64

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Wellington Phoenix finished 8th of 12 · a mid-table side

1.64

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.64 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 77.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.26 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

Defensive numbers. Modest 1.64 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 17.9, Najjarine carries the 7th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the A-League (top 39%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.64 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %77.9%

Available fixtures25 of 26

Goals / 900.103

Assists / 900.154

Goal contribution / 900.257

Defensive actions / 901.643

Player flow

Goal involvements5

Shot conversion %18.2

Shot accuracy %47.8

Pass accuracy %82

Dribble success %39.2

Cards / 900.051

Foul involvement / 902.362

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 26, Najjarine sits on 1.1, at or near its peak. The blue line is Najjarine's projected Rating — 17.9 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.