Matt Doherty

Defender #2
Age 33 years
Nationality Republic of Ireland
Market Value €2M

Career

W
2023 Wolves from Atletico Madrid
AM
2023 Atletico Madrid from Tottenham
T
2020 Tottenham from Wolves
B
2012 Bury from Wolves
H
2012 Hibernian from Wolves

Matt Doherty stands as a Silver Wall for Wolves, bringing the composure of a veteran to the Molineux backline. A twice-promoted specialist with a Championship winner's medal in his cabinet, the Irish international has spent over a decade navigating the physical demands of English football, establishing himself as a fixture of the club's modern identity.

This season, Doherty has operated as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER, accumulating 647 minutes across 9 appearances. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a slightly quieter spell of form, his underlying numbers remain steady. His greatest asset remains a relentless Intensity rating of 88, proving that even at 34, his engine allows him to cover the flank and support the defensive block effectively. His role as a defensive specialist is further solidified by his established reliability rating, offering the manager a tactical safety net when matches demand experience over exuberance.

With a market value of €2M and a contract running through 2026, Doherty’s value lies in his professionalism and leadership. As the season progresses, his ability to step into the starting eleven during high-pressure scenarios will be vital for Wolves' stability in the top flight.

Player Rating

Matthew James Doherty
45
Rating
38
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 54
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 48
💰 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.

Matthew James Doherty is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Wolves. Evidence: 9.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (86/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Matthew James Doherty Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 44%
Weight 61%
Experience 95%

vs Premier League

Height 56%
Weight 69%
Experience 95%

Traits

VETERAN DECORATED

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 57 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 51 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 86 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 22 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 57
Shooting 5
Defense 51
Workrate 86
Passing 22
Key Strength 86 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Matthew James Doherty this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 16, 2026 Brentford 2-2 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 66 Brentford Community Stadium
Mar 03, 2026 Wolves 2-1 Liverpool Premier League 59' 6.3 0 0 73 Molineux Stadium
Feb 27, 2026 Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa Premier League 0' - 0 0 41 Molineux Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 71 Selhurst Park
Feb 18, 2026 Wolves 2-2 Arsenal Premier League 0' - 0 0 69 Molineux Stadium
Feb 11, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 22 City Ground
Feb 07, 2026 Wolves 1-3 Chelsea Premier League 45' 5.5 0 0 72 Molineux Stadium
Jan 31, 2026 Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth Premier League 0' - 0 0 38 Molineux Stadium
Jan 24, 2026 Manchester City 2-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 33 Etihad Stadium
Jan 18, 2026 Wolves 0-0 Newcastle Premier League ' - - - 16 Molineux Stadium
Jan 18, 2026 Gençlerbirliği S.K. 1-1 Samsunspor Süper Lig 0' - 0 0 35 Eryaman Stadium
Jan 07, 2026 Everton 1-1 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 63 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Wolves 3-0 West Ham Premier League 0' - 0 0 35 Molineux Stadium
Dec 30, 2025 Manchester United 1-1 Wolves Premier League 96' 7.0 0 0 51 Old Trafford
Dec 27, 2025 Liverpool 2-1 Wolves Premier League 62' 6.3 0 0 46 Anfield

Player Market Value

Track Matthew James Doherty's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €2.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'19)
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