52%Next XI Rating
59.0
Performance-led Next XI Rating, already adjusted for position, age at level and data confidence.
NEXT XI PLAYER PROFILE
Alex O'Brien
Defensive Midfield · Age 21
Longford Town · Republic of Ireland
Player Information
- Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Age
- 21
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Preferred Foot
- right
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- —
2026
First Division
23Apps
23Starts
2,044Minutes
3Goals
0Pens
1Assists
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Performance profile
Imported Sportmonks data for 2026.
· Data quality ⓘ
59.0
Next XI Rating ⓘ
Developing
#320 Overall#13 Defensive Midfield#171 U21#117 Breakout
NEXT XI SCORE EXPLAINABILITY
Why is the Breakout Score 59.5?
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.
59.5
Developing
30%Age Advantage
36.0
Rewards players performing younger than the competition level normally expects.
18%Opportunity
100.0
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
30.7 + 10.8 + 18.0 = 59.5
<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.
23Appearances
2,044Minutes
88.9Min / appearance
100%Starts %
PASSING
On the ball
Pass accuracy68.77%
Key passes9
Accurate passes566
Total passes823
ATTACKING
Threat & creation
Shots20
Shots on target11
Successful dribbles12
Big chances created2
DEFENDING
Out of possession
Tackles17
Interceptions48
Duels won141
Aerials won68
CONTEST
Physical & discipline
Yellow cards6
Fouls25
Fouls drawn13
Dispossessed2