James Tavernier

Defender #2
Age 34 years
Nationality England
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

James Tavernier is Rangers' Bronze Engine. Entering his tenth year at Ibrox since arriving in 2015, the veteran right-back has cemented his status as a relentless presence. While his trophy cabinet remains empty in our verified records, his enduring commitment to the cause tells its own story of loyalty and drive.

Operating with a hybrid engine and creator profile, he continues to cover ground with impressive tactical discipline. He has earned the SQUAD PLAYER badge, proving to be a highly reliable option across his seven appearances and 619 minutes of action. He is on a sharp upward trajectory, underlined by a goal in his last five outings that highlights his surging momentum. His standout Dribbling score shows he still possesses the technical quality to carry the ball out of tight spaces and break defensive lines.

As he navigates the twilight of his career, his market valuation has adjusted to €1M amid a downward trend. However, in a demanding Scottish Premiership environment, his vast experience and sudden resurgence prove there is still immense value in his legs.

Player Rating

James Henry Tavernier
43
Rating
80
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 44
💰 Fair Value
🎚️ ●●○
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.

James Henry Tavernier is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Rangers. Evidence: 7.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (79/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

James Henry Tavernier Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 30%
Weight 34%
Experience 95%

vs UEFA Europa League

Height 40%
Weight 43%
Experience 95%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 79 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 47 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 46 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 61 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 51 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 79
Shooting 47
Defense 46
Workrate 61
Passing 51
Key Strength 79 Dribbling
Area to Watch 46 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for James Henry Tavernier this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jan 29, 2026 FC Porto 3-1 Rangers UEFA Europa League 90' 5.3 0 0 48 Estádio Do Dragão
Jan 22, 2026 Rangers 1-0 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 29 Ibrox Stadium
Dec 11, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 2-1 Rangers UEFA Europa League 74' 6.5 0 0 54 Groupama Arena
Nov 27, 2025 Rangers 1-1 SC Braga UEFA Europa League 90' 7.7 1 0 59 Ibrox Stadium
Nov 06, 2025 Rangers 0-2 AS Roma UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 22 Ibrox Stadium
Oct 23, 2025 Brann 3-0 Rangers UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 27 Brann Stadion
Oct 02, 2025 Sturm Graz 2-1 Rangers UEFA Europa League 90' 7.7 0 0 42 Merkur-Arena
Sep 25, 2025 Rangers 0-1 Genk UEFA Europa League 95' 6.2 0 0 43 Ibrox Stadium
Aug 27, 2025 Club Brugge KV 6-0 Rangers UEFA Champions League 78' 5.6 0 0 64 Jan Breydel Stadion
Aug 19, 2025 Rangers 1-3 Club Brugge KV UEFA Champions League 20' 6.3 0 0 54 Ibrox Stadium
Aug 12, 2025 Plzen 2-1 Rangers UEFA Champions League 90' 6.9 0 0 61 Doosan Arena
Jul 30, 2025 Panathinaikos 1-1 Rangers UEFA Champions League 90' 6.7 0 0 48 Olympic Stadium of Athens
Jul 22, 2025 Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos UEFA Champions League 90' 7.5 0 0 46 Ibrox Stadium

Player Market Value

Track James Henry Tavernier's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q2'22)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
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