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Full nameWilliam Ferry
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityRepublic of Ireland
Age25
Date of birth7 Dec 2000
BirthplaceBury
Height176 cm
Shirt number#11
ClubDundee Utd
Defensive midfielderalso played MID
33
Appearances
4
Goals
6
Assists
2886
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Dundee Utd.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premiership334628867.51
UEFA Europa Conference League2012108

Scout report

Solid contributorDefensive midfielder

W. Ferry is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Dundee Utd, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 51, top 8% of Premiership defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 50.2, ranking 14th of 225 in the Premiership. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (84.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.87 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ferry.

Judged on this season alone, Ferry graded 51 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 8% of the 40 defensive midfielders in the Premiership, on 4 goals, 6 assists and 3.867 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 40 → 51). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 50, top 10% of the 40 defensive midfielders in the Premiership. At 25 Ferry is in his prime years, and a market index of 18.7 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2023/24Stepped up 2022/23
Current potentialTop 10% defensive midfielders · PremiershipCurrent seasonTop 8% defensive midfielders · Premiership3rd-best defensive midfielder in the Premiership14th in the Premiership · potential4th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Premiership
50.2
Ratingi
4th of 40 defensive midfielders
51
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
84.4%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.87
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · Dundee Utd finished 7th of 12 · a mid-table side

3.87
Def. / 90
61
Tackles
47
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

3.87 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 6 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 84.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.31 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 3.87 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

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

Outlook

With a Rating of 50.2, Ferry carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Premiership (top 10%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.87 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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.

Transfer news

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