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S. Tonali

Top-tier performerNewcastle · 26 yrsTransferred to Tottenham

Profile

Full nameSandro Tonali
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityItaly
Age26
Date of birth8 May 2000
BirthplaceLodi
Height181 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubNewcastle
Defensive midfielder
35
Appearances
0
Goals
2
Assists
2543
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Newcastle.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier League350225436.95
UEFA Champions League11119556.96
FA Cup3213008.2
League Cup3022197.18
Friendlies Clubs100906.3

Scout report

Top-tier performerDefensive midfielder

S. Tonali is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Newcastle, rated 75.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 169th of 376 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (76.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.55 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tonali.

Judged on this season alone, Tonali graded 30 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 35th of 55 of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Premier League, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 2.548 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 49 → 30). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 76, top 39% of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Premier League. At 26 Tonali is in his prime years, and a market index of 91 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2022/23Trending upBreakout: 2024/25Streaky
Current potentialTop 39% defensive midfielders · Premier LeagueCurrent season35th of 55 defensive midfielders · Premier League35th-best defensive midfielder in the Premier League169th in the Premier League · potential21st-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Premier League
75.8
Ratingi
21st of 55 defensive midfielders
29.6
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
76.4%
Minutes
a regular starter
2.55
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Newcastle finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side

2.55
Def. / 90
35
Tackles
30
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

2.55 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 35 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 76.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 94.2/100).

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 75.8, Tonali carries the 21st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Premier League (top 39%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.55 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.