Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Newcastle Jets.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League | 26 | 0 | 2 | 2216 | 7.18 |
Scout report
M. Burgess is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Newcastle Jets, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 2 assists in 26 appearances, a Season grade of 30, top 25% of A-League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 11.5, ranking 135th of 193 in the A-League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (91.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.31 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Burgess.
Judged on this season alone, Burgess graded 30 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 20 defensive midfielders in the A-League, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 4.305 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Burgess, 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 12, 17th of 20 of the 20 defensive midfielders in the A-League. At 31 Burgess is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.3 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Newcastle Jets finished 1st of 12 · a title-challenging side
4.31 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 26 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st 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 91.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 4.31 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 31, 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 11.5, Burgess carries the 17th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the A-League of 20. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.31 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
