Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Watford.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 42 | 7 | 9 | 3587 | 7.27 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 6.3 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 7.2 |
Scout report
I. Louza is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Watford, enjoying a standout season — 7 goals and 9 assists in 42 appearances, a Season grade of 63, top 1% of Championship central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 61.4, ranking 192nd of 493 in the Championship. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (88.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.99 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Louza.
Judged on this season alone, Louza graded 63 — a standout campaign that ranks top 2% of the 73 central midfielders in the Championship, on 7 goals, 9 assists and 2.986 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 38 → 63). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 61, top 37% of the 73 central midfielders in the Championship. At 27 Louza is in his prime years, and a market index of 47.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Louza is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Watford finished 16th of 24 · a mid-table side
2.99 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 42 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 7 goals and 9 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 88.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.4 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 61.4, Louza carries the 27th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Championship (top 37%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.99 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.
