Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Everton.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 37 | 1 | 1 | 3131 | 6.71 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 7.3 |
 Friendliesat Rep. Of Ireland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 6.75 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 7.1 |
| Premier League Summer Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.9 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.9 |
Scout report
J. O'Brien is a 25-year-old full-back at Everton, rated 85.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 63rd of 376 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (94% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.53 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on O'Brien.
Judged on this season alone, O'Brien graded 41 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 64 full-backs in the Premier League, on 10 clean sheets and 2.53 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 23 → 41). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 86, top 21% of the 64 full-backs in the Premier League. At 25 O'Brien is in his prime years, and a market index of 102.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — O'Brien is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Everton finished 13th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.53 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 94% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 93.7/100).
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 85.6, O'Brien carries the 13th-highest potential of the full-backs in the Premier League (top 21%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.53 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). 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
No transfer news found for this player.
