Matt Targett

HUL

• #23 • Left Back

Matt Targett

HUL

• #23 • Left Back

Nationality

England

Position

Left Back

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 18, 1995 (31)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'0"

Weight

154 lb

Club

Hull City

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

58.6

361/426

Impact score

4.8

410/426

Defender rank

147th

147/161

All rank

375th

375/426

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

672nd

672/794

All rank

1657th

1,657/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

141st/161 DEF

58.6

Passing

120th/160 DEF

61.8

Crossing

N/A

Duel

N/A

1 V 1 Defending

N/A

Positioning

122nd/156 DEF

62.7

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 31, 3:00pm UTC

Hull City

Ipswich

MKM Stadium • Peacock

News

Oct 15, 2026

Facing two months out

Targett (ankle) is expected to remain sidelined for approximately two months, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live. "Two months out without surgery, which is good. He's good, but when you miss pre-season, and you're struggling with everything, and now you're struggling with small injuries. This is not a small injury, and he did do this by himself. He twisted the ankle by himself without contact, without anything. Now he has to stay positive, do his rehab, and we will see."

Analysis: Targett has received an updated recovery timeline after suffering an ankle injury during training, with his absence now estimated at two months rather than the previously suggested two to three months. Surgery had initially been considered as a possibility, although no further information has been provided regarding whether an operation will be necessary. The defender has primarily served as a rotational option this season, meaning his extended absence will mainly affect Hull City's defensive depth. Targett is unlikely to return before December if the current timeline holds.

Oct 11, 2026

Could miss two to three months

Targett is expected to miss the next two to three months after suffering an ankle injury in training Friday, and surgery remains a possibility, according to manager Sergej Jakirovic, per Mike White of BBC Humberside.

Analysis: Targett only recently suffered an ankle injury, but is already seeing a not-so-good update, as the defender could miss two to three months as he recovers. The most unfortunate part is that surgery is not yet off the table, as they are waiting for the initial injury to die down before taking further measures. He has been a rotational option so far this season, so his absence will mainly impact the defensive depth.