NEXT XI PLAYER PROFILE

Matthew Kiernan

Left Back · Age 20

Cork City · Republic of Ireland

Player Information

Position: Left Back
Age: 20
Nationality: Republic of Ireland
Preferred Foot: left
Height: 183 cm
Weight: —

2026

First Division

8Apps

1Starts

136Minutes

—Goals

—Pens

—Assists

SEASON PERFORMANCE

Performance profile

Imported Sportmonks data for 2026.

· Data quality ⓘ

64.7 Next XI Rating ⓘ Strong

#128 Overall#6 Left Back#86 U21#120 Breakout

6.47 Sportmonks rating

NEXT XI SCORE EXPLAINABILITY

Why is the Breakout Score 59.4?

Breakout Score answers “who is emerging?” by combining performance, age-at-level and playing opportunity. It is calculated only for eligible players aged 23 or under.

59.4 Developing

52%Next XI Rating

64.7

Performance-led Next XI Rating, already adjusted for position, age at level and data confidence.

30%Age Advantage

62.5

Rewards players performing younger than the competition level normally expects.

18%Opportunity

38.9

Rewards actual playing opportunity. The signal rises progressively and reaches 100 at 900+ minutes.

Exact formula (Next XI Rating × 0.52) + (Age Advantage × 0.30) + (Opportunity × 0.18)

This player 33.6 + 18.8 + 7.0 = 59.4

<60 Developing 60–69.9 Emerging 70–79.9 Strong Breakout 80+ Elite Prospect

Data safeguard: the underlying Next XI Rating requires at least 90 minutes, a provider performance rating and a data-quality score of at least 55/100. The Breakout Score does not replace scouting judgement; it is an additional emerging-talent signal.

8Appearances

136Minutes

17.0Min / appearance

13%Starts %

PASSING

On the ball

Pass accuracy81.16%

Key passes—

Accurate passes56

Total passes69

ATTACKING

Threat & creation

Shots—

Shots on target—

Successful dribbles2

Big chances created—

DEFENDING

Out of possession

Tackles—

Interceptions3

Duels won12

Aerials won2

CONTEST

Physical & discipline

Yellow cards—

Fouls1

Fouls drawn5

Dispossessed—