J. Brophy
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Cambridge United.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 43 | 3 | 8 | 2864 | 6.9 |
 EFL Trophy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 197 | 6.88 |
 League Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 159 | 6.97 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 6.9 |
Scout report
J. Brophy is a 32-year-old central midfielder at Cambridge United, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 8 assists in 43 appearances, a Season grade of 32, top 12% of League Two central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 16.1, ranking 373rd of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (69.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.82 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Brophy.
Judged on this season alone, Brophy graded 32 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 67 central midfielders in the League Two, on 3 goals, 8 assists and 1.823 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 43 → 32). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 16, 56th of 67 of the 67 central midfielders in the League Two. At 32 Brophy is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Cambridge United finished 3rd of 24 · an upper-table side
1.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 14 clean sheets across 43 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 24) 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. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 69.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.35 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.82 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 16.1, Brophy carries the 56th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the League Two of 67. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
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Transfer news
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