Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Wigan.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 45 | 5 | 8 | 3743 | 7.1 |
 League Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 7.07 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.3 |
 EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 7.5 |
Scout report
F. Murray is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at Wigan, enjoying a standout season — 5 goals and 8 assists in 45 appearances, a Season grade of 52, top 5% of League One defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 43.7, ranking 145th of 481 in the League One. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (90.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.39 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Murray.
Judged on this season alone, Murray graded 52 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 63 defensive midfielders in the League One, on 5 goals, 8 assists and 3.39 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 34 → 52). Across the 4 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 44, top 40% of the 63 defensive midfielders in the League One. At 27 Murray is in his prime years, and a market index of 16.3 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Murray is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Wigan finished 16th of 24 · a mid-table side
3.39 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 12 clean sheets across 45 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 5 goals and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 90.4% 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.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 43.7, Murray carries the 25th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League One (top 40%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.39 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.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
