Finn Surman

Defender #20
Age 22 years
Nationality New Zealand
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Finn Surman is establishing himself as Portland's Bronze Creator. Since arriving in the Pacific Northwest in 2024, the 23-year-old has been steadily building his body of work. Still searching for his first piece of major silverware, he is proving to be a highly adaptable presence on the pitch.

Functioning as a hybrid creator and defensive anchor, Surman is on an upward trajectory across his five appearances this term. Over 454 minutes of action, he has showcased a unique profile that blends defensive grit with distribution. His possession game is highlighted by a standout Passing rating, allowing him to dictate the tempo from deep. He also operates with the platinum SHIELD badge, putting his body on the line with elite shot-blocking to protect the backline. With one assist to his name during this hot streak, he provides vital balance in transition.

The wider footballing market has taken notice of this unique tactical profile. Surman's valuation sits at €2M, with a rising trend that reflects his growing importance. If he maintains this high ceiling, that financial figure will only continue to climb.

Player Rating

Finn Surman
64
Rating
28
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 56
🎯 Clutch 53
🎨 Style 80
📊 Ability 63
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Finn Surman is a elite SHIELD for Portland Timbers. Evidence: 2.4 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (72/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Tall For Position.

Finn Surman Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 86%
Weight 74%
Experience 19%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 87%
Weight 77%
Experience 20%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 33 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 29 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 64 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 14 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 72 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 33
Shooting 29
Defense 64
Workrate 14
Passing 72
Key Strength 72 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Finn Surman this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Real Salt Lake 2-0 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 45' 6.7 - - 38 America First Field
Apr 26, 2026 San Diego 1-2 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 98' 6.5 - - 70 Snapdragon Stadium
Apr 19, 2026 Minnesota United FC 2-0 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 91' 7.5 0 0 20 Allianz Field
Apr 11, 2026 Portland Timbers 2-1 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 96' 7.3 0 0 85 Providence Park
Apr 05, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 95' 7.0 0 0 96 BC Place
Mar 22, 2026 Portland Timbers 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 94' 7.7 0 0 62 Providence Park
Mar 15, 2026 Houston Dynamo 3-2 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 0 1 100 Shell Energy Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 Portland Timbers 1-4 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 90' 6.2 0 0 61 Providence Park
Feb 28, 2026 Colorado Rapids 2-0 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 90' 7.0 0 0 52 -
Feb 22, 2026 Portland Timbers 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 7.0 0 0 87 Providence Park

Player Market Value

Track Finn Surman's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.5M (Q4'25)
€1.5M €750K €0
Q4'19 Q1'20 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25