Active in Premier League
Nathan Collins
Defender #22
Age 24 years
Nationality Republic of Ireland
Market Value €35M
Career
B
◀ 2023 Brentford from Wolves
W
2022 Wolves from Burnley
B
2021 Burnley from Stoke City
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Nathan Michael Collins is a exceptional SHIELD for Brentford. Evidence: 1.4 Blocks/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (63/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.
Physical profile: Tall For Position.
Nathan Michael Collins 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 75%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 89%
Weight 79%
Experience 39%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 30
Shooting 60
Defense 63
Workrate 37
Passing 53
Key Strength 63 Defense
Area to Watch 30 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Nathan Michael Collins this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Brentford 2-2 Wolves | 96' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford | 92' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Burnley 3-4 Brentford | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Brighton | 46' | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Brentford 1-1 Arsenal | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Brentford | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford | 41' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest | 91' | 6.7 | - | - | 28 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Rizespor 1-1 Alanyaspor | 90' | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Chelsea 2-0 Brentford | 95' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Brentford 3-0 Sunderland | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 39 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Everton 2-4 Brentford | 91' | 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 89 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Brentford 0-0 Tottenham | 94' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth | 96' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Wolves 0-2 Brentford | 94' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Leeds vs Brentford | 56 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Brentford vs Everton | 31 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Brentford vs Fulham | 31 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Manchester United vs Brentford | 32 |
| May 02, 2026 | Brentford vs West Ham | 44 |
| May 09, 2026 | Manchester City vs Brentford | 62 |
| May 17, 2026 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace | 52 |
| May 24, 2026 | Liverpool vs Brentford | 28 |
Player Market Value
Track Nathan Michael Collins's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €35.0M
Peak Value €35.0M (Q4'25)
€35.0M €17.5M €0
Q4'19 Q1'20 Q2'20 Q4'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Nathan Collins is Brentford's Platinum Wall, anchoring the backline with physical authority and tactical intelligence. Since arriving at the club for a record fee, the 25-year-old Irish international has established himself as an indispensable fixture, proving his worth as a high-ceiling defensive cornerstone with several years of top-flight experience already under his belt.
His dominance is statistically undeniable, as he has been the primary defensive factor in 16 of his 23 appearances this campaign. Collins has rightfully earned his SHIELD badge by recording 1.4 blocks and 1.2 interceptions per 90 minutes, underscoring a Defense dimension that ranks among the league's most proactive. He is currently on an upward trajectory, maintaining a perfect form rating of 100 while contributing a goal and two assists in his last five outings. Clocking nearly 2,000 minutes of action, he exemplifies a player maintaining a consistent level of reliability while adding unexpected offensive value to his robust defensive duties.
With a market value now reaching €35M and trending upward, Collins represents one of the Premier League's most valuable young center-backs. His Intensity and aerial command are vital as Brentford navigates the Stakes of the domestic season, ensuring the club remains competitive against the division's elite.