Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Cambridge United.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 45 | 3 | 3 | 3432 | 6.7 |
 EFL Trophy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 6.88 |
 League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 6.77 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 6.5 |
Scout report
P. Mpanzu is a 32-year-old defensive midfielder at Cambridge United, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 3 assists in 45 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 25% of League Two defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 16.9, ranking 358th of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (82.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.81 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mpanzu.
Judged on this season alone, Mpanzu graded 28 — a strong campaign that ranks top 26% of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two, on 3 goals, 3 assists and 1.809 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 26 → 28). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 17, 54th of 67 of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two. At 32 Mpanzu is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Cambridge United finished 3rd of 24 · an upper-table side
1.81 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 17 clean sheets across 45 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 24) 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 3 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 82.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.81 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- 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
With a Rating of 16.9, Mpanzu carries the 54th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League Two of 67. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.81 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.
Transfer news
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