Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Barnsley.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 41 | 4 | 3 | 3524 | 7 |
 EFL Trophy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 6.8 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 6.9 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 7.2 |
Scout report
L. Connell is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Barnsley, rated 45.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 90th of 481 on scout potential in the League One. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (85.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.24 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Connell.
Judged on this season alone, Connell graded 41 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 15% of the 63 defensive midfielders in the League One, on 4 goals, 3 assists and 3.243 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 32 → 41). Across the 4 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, top 26% of the 63 defensive midfielders in the League One. At 25 Connell is in his prime years, and a market index of 15.1 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Connell is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Barnsley finished 15th of 24 · a mid-table side
3.24 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 41 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 85.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.18 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 45.9, Connell carries the 16th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League One (top 26%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.24 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.
