J. Stones

Missed 10 of Manchester City's ~38 games this season through 10 injury absences (thigh, muscle bruise, injury). He still appeared 9 times — a solid return given how little of the season he was available. His rating is judged mainly on the games he was fit to play.

Performance data · by competition

Competition	Apps	Min	Match
Premier League	9	449	6.5
UEFA Champions League	4	343	6.98
FA Cup	3	245	7.37
League Cup	2	117	7.6
FIFA Club World Cup	3	0	—
Friendlies Clubs	3	0	—

Career

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Premier League×7League Cup×5Community Shield×4FA Cup×3FIFA Intercontinental Cup×2J.League World Challenge×2+2 more

Stones's current-season form is up 38% on last season (Season 8→11), while his Rating eased 39→27. His peak season for form remains 2020/21 (Season 47).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	Manchester City · 2nd	9	0	0	6.5	27	11
2024/25	Manchester City · 3rd	15	2	0	6.87	39	8
2023/24	Manchester City · 1st	27	1	0	6.95	48	15
2022/23	Manchester City · 1st	29	2	2	7.02	61	27
2021/22	Manchester City · 1st	14	1	0	7.13	63	28

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 10 earlier seasons in the full career.

England · international

Side	Apps	G
England	87	3
England U21	8	0
England U20	2	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Experienced headCentral defender

J. Stones is a 32-year-old central defender at Manchester City, rated 26.7 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (17.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Stones.

On the season, Stones graded 11 for current form (age-blind), on 2 clean sheets and 2.004 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 8 → 11). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 27. At 32 Stones is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 12.8 reflects that trajectory.

Read the appearance count in context: Stones missed 10 games through injury (thigh, muscle bruise, injury) out of roughly 38 this season. The 9 he did play is a solid return on the time he was fit, and his ratings are weighted toward those games rather than the ones he sat out injured.

From the career report

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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Holding levelInjury-hit 2025/26

26.7

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

10.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

17.8%

Minutes

limited game time

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Manchester City finished 2nd of 20 · a title-challenging side

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 9 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 20) 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.

Strengths

Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 99.5/100).

Watch points

Game time. Only 17.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
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

Rated 26.7 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %17.8%

Available fixtures28 of 38

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.004

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Pass accuracy %93

Dribble success %100

Cards / 900

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~32), then tapers with age. At 32, Stones sits on 12.8, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Stones's projected Rating — 26.7 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Transfer history

€59.1M total transfer fees · 3 moves

2026/27

Manchester City

InterFree agent2026/27

2016/17

Everton

Manchester City€ 55.6M2016/17

2012/13

Barnsley

Everton€ 3.5M2012/13

Transfer news

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J. Stones closing in on Inter move

90%

will it happen

A J. Stones move to Inter is gathering pace — 6 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical). The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram reports compiled), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

100% credibility·33 reports·led by Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram reports compiled)

The reports (33)

Trusted source · 75%SportMediaset / SportMediaset article summarising Italian reportingConcreteNamed source
Reports (Italian outlets summarising transfer journalists) say Inter have moved to recruit John Stones — verbal/contract terms reported as close/agreed by sources.
Reports (Italian outlets summarising transfer journalists) say Inter have moved to recruit John Stones — verbal/contract terms reported as close/agreed by sources.
Low-trust source · 42%GoalConcreteNamed source
John Stones is set to join Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City; reports say a two-year deal is in place with personal terms agreed.
John Stones is set to join Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City; reports say a two-year deal is in place with personal terms agreed.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts aggregated)ConcreteNamed source
Inter in advanced talks to sign free agent John Stones on a two-year deal (also reported Juventus approached his camp).
Inter in advanced talks to sign free agent John Stones on a two-year deal (also reported Juventus approached his camp).
Mixed reliability · 56%Sky Sport (Italy)
Sky Sport (Italy) reports Stones has said 'yes' to Inter and a two-year deal is ready; salary reported (~€4m per season).
Sky Sport (Italy) reports Stones has said 'yes' to Inter and a two-year deal is ready; salary reported (~€4m per season).
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (supported by Sky Sport / Di Marzio / ANSA reports)
Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free agent, with an agreement in principle for a two-year deal reportedly worth ~€4m per season.
Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free agent, with an agreement in principle for a two-year deal reportedly worth ~€4m per season.
Trusted source · 85%Calciomercato / Sky live reporting (coverage of Romano reports)ConcreteNamed source
Reports indicate John Stones has said yes to Inter and a two‑year deal has been agreed — medicals/contract formalities reported next steps.
Reports indicate John Stones has said yes to Inter and a two‑year deal has been agreed — medicals/contract formalities reported next steps.
Trusted source · 85%Gianluca Di Marzio / Sky Sport (live coverage)
John Stones has given verbal agreement to Inter on a proposed two-year contract (agreement reported as verbal/ok); deal described as close.
John Stones has given verbal agreement to Inter on a proposed two-year contract (agreement reported as verbal/ok); deal described as close.
Low-trust source · 38%ANSA
Inter are set to finalise the signing of John Stones, who tipped to arrive in Milan for medicals after leaving Manchester City.
Inter are set to finalise the signing of John Stones, who tipped to arrive in Milan for medicals after leaving Manchester City.
Mixed reliability · 50%TANEA / La stampa (example local Italian coverage)
La Repubblica / Italian outlets (example: TUTTOSPORT / Tànaea): Local Italian press reports 'Stones to Inter — agreement until 2028' citing Romano and local transfer coverage.
La Repubblica / Italian outlets (example: TUTTOSPORT / Tànaea): Local Italian press reports 'Stones to Inter — agreement until 2028' citing Romano and local transfer coverage.
Low-trust source · 30%Tribuna.comConcreteNamed source
Reports Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter and is set to complete final steps (cites Romano/Di Marzio).
Reports Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter and is set to complete final steps (cites Romano/Di Marzio).
Low-trust source · 20%The Hard TackleConcreteNamed source
Reports that Inter are set to sign Stones, summarising Italian reports and noting verbal agreement and contract terms.
Reports that Inter are set to sign Stones, summarising Italian reports and noting verbal agreement and contract terms.
Low-trust source · 20%TeamTalkConcreteNamed source
Inter are said to have agreed a deal to sign John Stones as a free agent and sealed personal terms.
Inter are said to have agreed a deal to sign John Stones as a free agent and sealed personal terms.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (social posts / reporting)ConcreteNamed source
Reports Romano: Inter are closing in on John Stones to join as a free agent, agreement in principle and contract until June 2028 (medical to follow).
Reports Romano: Inter are closing in on John Stones to join as a free agent, agreement in principle and contract until June 2028 (medical to follow).
Low-trust source · 30%Tribuna.comConcreteNamed source
Tribuna.com (English/Italian): Republishes Romano's reporting that Inter are closing in on John Stones as a free agent (news aggregation of Romano's 'here we go').
Tribuna.com (English/Italian): Republishes Romano's reporting that Inter are closing in on John Stones as a free agent (news aggregation of Romano's 'here we go').
Mixed reliability · 50%Band (band.com.br)ConcreteNamed source
Band (Brazil): Reports journalist Fabrizio Romano says Inter have agreed the signing of John Stones from Manchester City.
Band (Brazil): Reports journalist Fabrizio Romano says Inter have agreed the signing of John Stones from Manchester City.
Mixed reliability · 50%Globo (GE)ConcreteNamed source
Brazilian coverage reporting Stones to Inter — states he leaves Manchester City and signs with Inter.
Brazilian coverage reporting Stones to Inter — states he leaves Manchester City and signs with Inter.
Low-trust source · 30%Fichajes
Fichajes (Spain): Reports Stones has given verbal yes and the Inter move is closing — summarising Romano's scoop (Spanish-language coverage).
Fichajes (Spain): Reports Stones has given verbal yes and the Inter move is closing — summarising Romano's scoop (Spanish-language coverage).
Mixed reliability · 50%FCInterNews
FCInterNews (Italian media outlet focused on Inter) references Romano and reports on Inter interest / approach for Stones as the move develops.
FCInterNews (Italian media outlet focused on Inter) references Romano and reports on Inter interest / approach for Stones as the move develops.
Low-trust source · 43%Football-Italia
Report that Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract (source: Sky Sport Italia / Di Marzio quoted).
Report that Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract (source: Sky Sport Italia / Di Marzio quoted).
Mixed reliability · 51%Gianluca Di Marzio
Article on Di Marzio's site reporting Stones gave a verbal OK to Inter and that a two-year deal worth ~€4m per season is ready.
Article on Di Marzio's site reporting Stones gave a verbal OK to Inter and that a two-year deal worth ~€4m per season is ready.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram updates)
Tweet/updates (breaking) that Inter are set to discuss a two-year deal with John Stones and talks are ongoing (breaking journalist update).
Tweet/updates (breaking) that Inter are set to discuss a two-year deal with John Stones and talks are ongoing (breaking journalist update).
Trusted source · 75%SportMediasetNamed source
Multiple Italian outlets report Inter have reached an agreement in principle with John Stones and expect to announce him after medicals; salary and contract length reported.
Multiple Italian outlets report Inter have reached an agreement in principle with John Stones and expect to announce him after medicals; salary and contract length reported.
Trusted source · 85%Calciomercato.it
Italian transfer site coverage (Calciomercato.it) reporting Inter have found agreement with Stones and he is close to joining for a two-year deal.
Italian transfer site coverage (Calciomercato.it) reporting Inter have found agreement with Stones and he is close to joining for a two-year deal.
Low-trust source · 38%Sky SportsConcreteNamed source
John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer; final details to be completed with medicals pending.
John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer; final details to be completed with medicals pending.
Low-trust source · 42%GoalConcreteNamed source
John Stones has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Inter and is set to join the reigning Serie A champions.
John Stones has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Inter and is set to join the reigning Serie A champions.
Trusted source · 85%Gianluca Di Marzio / Sky Sport Italia (as reported on multiple Di Marzio outlets)ConcreteNamed source
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Stones has given his agreement in principle to join Inter, with a two-year contract worth around €4m per season.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Stones has given his agreement in principle to join Inter, with a two-year contract worth around €4m per season.
Mixed reliability · 50%Yahoo Sports ( syndicated coverage )ConcreteNamed source
Reports: Stones has agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, rejecting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea; medicals to follow.
Reports: Stones has agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, rejecting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea; medicals to follow.
Trusted source · 75%FootMercato (French)
Reports (citing Di Marzio/Sky) that Stones has given his assent to Inter's proposal and a two-year deal is expected to be finalised.
Reports (citing Di Marzio/Sky) that Stones has given his assent to Inter's proposal and a two-year deal is expected to be finalised.
Mixed reliability · 50%GetFootballNewsItaly
Inter are closing in on John Stones, with verbal agreement reported — player expected to undergo medicals in Milan as paperwork is finalised.
Inter are closing in on John Stones, with verbal agreement reported — player expected to undergo medicals in Milan as paperwork is finalised.
Trusted source · 75%A Bola (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
Portuguese press report (A Bola) that John Stones has given the green light to join Inter after leaving Manchester City, citing Di Marzio.
Portuguese press report (A Bola) that John Stones has given the green light to join Inter after leaving Manchester City, citing Di Marzio.
Trusted source · 75%101 Great GoalsConcreteNamed source
101 Great Goals: Reports John Stones is set to join Inter Milan as a free agent, echoing Romano's 'here we go' update.
101 Great Goals: Reports John Stones is set to join Inter Milan as a free agent, echoing Romano's 'here we go' update.
Mixed reliability · 50%FCInterNewsConcreteNamed source
FCInterNews (Italian): Reports renewed contacts 4 July between Stones' camp and Inter; keeps Stones on Inter's list — coverage of Romano's updates about Stones being proposed to Inter.
FCInterNews (Italian): Reports renewed contacts 4 July between Stones' camp and Inter; keeps Stones on Inter's list — coverage of Romano's updates about Stones being proposed to Inter.
Mixed reliability · 50%SpazioInter
SpazioInter (Italian): Reports Stones has been offered to Inter multiple times and cites Fabrizio Romano stating Stones would like to play in Italy/Milan.
SpazioInter (Italian): Reports Stones has been offered to Inter multiple times and cites Fabrizio Romano stating Stones would like to play in Italy/Milan.

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