Sean McGrath

Sean McGrath is a 23-year-old central midfielder at Kerry, enjoying a standout season — 6 goals and 3 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 28. On long-term scout potential he's rated 21.9. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option (59.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.55 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on McGrath.

On the season, McGrath graded 28 for current form (age-blind), on 6 goals, 3 assists and 1.545 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for McGrath, 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 22. At 23 McGrath is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 1.8 reflects that trajectory.

21.9

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

28.4

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

59.3%

Minutes

rotation minutes

1.55

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Kerry finished 9th of 10 · a relegation-threatened side

1.55

Def. / 90

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Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.55 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 23 appearances. Doing that for a relegation-threatened side (9th of 10) is harder than the bare numbers suggest: a back line under more pressure has to defend more often and protects fewer leads, so the volume — and any clean sheets — carry real weight. Going forward he chipped in 6 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.42 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 59.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Defensive numbers. Modest 1.55 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 21.9 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.55 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %59.3%

Available fixtures36 of 36

Goals / 900.281

Assists / 900.14

Goal contribution / 900.421

Defensive actions / 901.545

Player flow

Goal involvements9

Cards / 900.281

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 (~2), then tapers with age. At 23, McGrath sits on 1.8, at or near its peak. The blue line is McGrath's projected Rating — 21.9 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Wales with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals6—

Passing

Assists3—

Defending

Interceptions17—

Blocks16—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6

Red cards0

Transfer history

Kerry2022/23 – nowFree

Cobh Ramblers2021/22 – 2022/23

Cork Cityuntil 2021/22

About Sean McGrath

Sean McGrath is a 23-year-old central midfielder who plays for Kerry, born on October 15, 2002 in Kerry. He is from Republic of Ireland.

This season

In the current season, Sean McGrath has made 23 appearances with 6 goals and 3 assists across 1,922 minutes, with 6 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Sean McGrath at 21.9 with a Season form score of 28.4. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 1 career title — among them the Munster Senior Cup. Full list in the career record.

Sean McGrath's career has also included time at Cobh Ramblers and Cork City.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.