Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Crewe.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 41 | 3 | 0 | 3158 | 6.89 |
 EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 6.95 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 6 |
Scout report
J. Connolly is a 24-year-old central defender at Crewe, rated 33.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 53rd of 478 on scout potential in the League Two. An emerging talent, he has been a regular starter this season (76.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.22 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Connolly.
Judged on this season alone, Connolly graded 22 — a solid campaign that ranks top 33% of the 76 centre-backs in the League Two, on 7 clean sheets and 3.22 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 14 → 22). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 33, top 10% of the 76 centre-backs in the League Two. At 24 Connolly is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.9 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Connolly is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Crewe finished 11th of 24 · a mid-table side
3.22 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 41 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 76.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 33.3, Connolly carries the 7th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the League Two (top 10%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.22 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.
