Matt Targett

Southampton

Born in Eastleigh, Hampshire, Targett joined Southampton's academy at the age of eight, after being scouted by his local team. He was named in a senior matchday squad for the first time on 24 September 2013, and was unused as they defeated Bristol City 2–0 in the third round of the League Cup. On 26 April 2014, he was named in a Premier League game for the first time, remaining on the bench as Southampton won 2–0 at home against Everton. On 26 August 2014, Targett made his first-team debut for Southampton in a League Cup second-round game at Millwall. He played the entire match, which Southampton won 2–0. His next appearance came on 23 September in a 2–1 victory at Arsenal in the following round of the tournament. He made his first Premier League appearance on 27 September 2014, replacing Dušan Tadić in added time at the end of a 2–1 home victory over Queens Park Rangers. Targett's first start came on 28 December, a 1–1 draw against Chelsea in which regular left-back Ryan Bertrand was ineligible through being on loan from the visiting team. He was named as Southampton's Young Player of the Season for 2014–15. On 4 August 2017, Targett signed a new five-year contract with Southampton, extending his stay at the club to the summer of 2022. On 22 January 2018, Targett joined Championship club Fulham on loan for the remainder of the season. He scored his first goal in a 1–1 draw with Bolton Wanderers on 10 February. On 26 May, he won promotion to the Premier…

Targett represented Scotland at under-19 level before electing to play for England under-19s in September 2013. On 17 November 2014, Targett scored his first goal at international level in a 1–1 draw against Portugal for the England U-20s, followed by a goal in the penalty shoot-out. Targett made his debut for the under-21 side on 27 March 2015, starting in a 1–0 win against the Czech Republic in Prague. He was part of the team that won the 2016 Toulon Tournament, their first such win for 22 years. The Evening Chronicle reported in April 2022 that England and Scotland were both considering Targett for selection by their full national teams.

As of match played 25 August 2026

Southampton

U21 Premier League Cup: 2014–15 Fulham

EFL Championship play-offs: 2018 Aston Villa

EFL Cup runner-up: 2019–20 Newcastle United

EFL Cup: 2024–25; runner-up: 2022–23 England U21

Toulon Tournament: 2016 Individual

Aston Villa Players' Player of the Season: 2020–21