Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Melbourne Victory.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1918 | 6.86 |
Scout report
J. Valadon is a 23-year-old defensive midfielder at Melbourne Victory, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 2 assists in 24 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 30% of A-League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20.7, ranking 26th of 193 in the A-League. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present (85.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.8 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Valadon.
Judged on this season alone, Valadon graded 28 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 20 defensive midfielders in the A-League, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 3.801 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Valadon, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 21, top 15% of the 20 defensive midfielders in the A-League. At 23 Valadon is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 1.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Melbourne Victory finished 4th of 12 · an upper-table side
3.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 12) 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 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 85.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 3.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 20.7, Valadon carries the 3rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the A-League (top 15%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.8 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.
