Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Walsall.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 30 | 0 | 1 | 1962 | 6.87 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 218 | 7 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.3 |
 EFL Trophy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 6.4 |
Scout report
V. Harper is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Walsall, rated 29.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 180th of 478 on scout potential in the League Two. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (47.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.5 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Harper.
Judged on this season alone, Harper graded 17 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 44th of 67 of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 4.495 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 18 → 17). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 29, top 39% of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two. At 25 Harper is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Walsall finished 13th of 24 · a mid-table side
4.5 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 4.5 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 47.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 29.4, Harper carries the 26th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League Two (top 39%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.5 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.
