Z. Shuaib

Z. Shuaib is a 19-year-old central midfielder at FC Saarbrücken, rated 37.9 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (5.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.97 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Shuaib.

On the season, Shuaib graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 2.967 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Shuaib, 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 38. At 19 Shuaib is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 5.7 reflects that trajectory.

37.9

Ratingi

developing / rotation level

1.2

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

5.3%

Minutes

limited game time

2.97

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · FC Saarbrücken finished 4th of 20 · an upper-table side

Apps

2.97

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.97 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 4 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.

Watch points

Game time. Only 5.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 37.9 overall — developing / rotation level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.97 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 19 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (99/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %5.3%

Available fixtures10 of 10

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.967

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Shot conversion %0

Shot accuracy %100

Pass accuracy %78

Dribble success %66.7

Cards / 900

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 (~7), then tapers with age. At 19, Shuaib sits on 5.7, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Shuaib's projected Rating — 37.9 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.

Transfer history

FC SaarbrückenJun 2026 – now

Real SociedadJul 2025 – Jun 2026Free

Brightonuntil Jul 2025

About Z. Shuaib

Z. Shuaib is a 19-year-old central midfielder who plays for FC Saarbrücken. FC Saarbrücken currently sit 4th of 20 in the 3. Liga.

This season

In the current season, Z. Shuaib has made 4 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 91 minutes.

Z. Shuaib's next match is on November 1, 2026, when FC Saarbrücken face Waldhof Mannheim at home in the 3. Liga.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Z. Shuaib at 37.9 with a Season form score of 1.2. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Z. Shuaib's career has also included time at Real Sociedad and Brighton.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.