Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Wigan.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2971 | 6.82 |
 EFL Trophy | 3 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 6.27 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.85 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.8 |
Scout report
J. Weir is a 24-year-old defensive midfielder at Wigan, rated 45.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 90th of 481 on scout potential in the League One. An emerging talent, he has been a regular starter this season (71.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.97 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Weir.
Judged on this season alone, Weir graded 25 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 35th of 63 of the 63 defensive midfielders in the League One, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 2.969 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 12 → 25). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, top 26% of the 63 defensive midfielders in the League One. At 24 Weir is in his prime years, and a market index of 10.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Wigan finished 16th of 24 · a mid-table side
2.97 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 71.8% 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 45.9, Weir carries the 16th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League One (top 26%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.97 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.
