Matt Targett

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Matt Targett is an English professional footballer born in 1995 who plays as a left-back for Hull City.

He began his professional career at Southampton F.C., where he played from 2014 to 2019.

Targett signed with Aston Villa F.C. in 2019 and was named the Players' Player of the Season for 2020-21.

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Биография

Early Life

Matthew Robert Targett was born in 1995 in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England. He began his football journey at a young age, joining Southampton's academy at just eight years old after being scouted by his local team. This early start laid the foundation for his future career in professional football.

Career

Targett made his professional debut for Southampton on August 26, 2014, in a League Cup match against Millwall, where he played the full game. He quickly progressed through the ranks, making his Premier League debut shortly after on September 27, 2014, against Queens Park Rangers. His performances earned him recognition, and he was named Southampton's Young Player of the Season for 2014-15.

In 2018, Targett joined Fulham on loan, where he contributed to the team's promotion to the Premier League. He later signed with Aston Villa in 2019, where he continued to impress, winning the Aston Villa Players' Player of the Season award for 2020-21. In 2022, he transferred to Newcastle United, and as of 2026, he is set to play for Hull City.

Targett has also had a notable international career, representing both Scotland and England at various youth levels. He scored his first international goal for England U-20s in 2014 and was part of the team that won the Toulon Tournament in 2016.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Targett has achieved several honors, including the U21 Premier League Cup with Southampton and the EFL Championship play-offs with Fulham. His contributions to Aston Villa and Newcastle United have also been significant, with a runner-up finish in the EFL Cup for Aston Villa and winning the EFL Cup with Newcastle United in 2024-25. Targett's journey reflects his dedication and talent as a professional footballer, making him a respected figure in English football.

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Club career

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…

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Career statistics

As of match played 8 September 2026

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International career

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.

In April 2022, the Evening Chronicle reported that both England and Scotland were considering Targett for selection by their full national teams.

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