based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Aston Villa.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6.9 |
Scout report
R. Barkley is a 32-year-old central midfielder at Aston Villa, rated 29.3 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (25.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.98 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Barkley.
On the season, Barkley graded 19 for current form (age-blind), on 3 goals, 1 assist and 1.977 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 15 → 15). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 29. At 32 Barkley is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 15.4 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Aston Villa finished 4th of 20 · an upper-table side
1.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 20) 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 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.42 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 98.4/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 25.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
Rated 29.3 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.
Shooting
Passing
Defending
Yellow/red cards
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
