Matt Targett

• Full name: Matthew James Targett
• Date of birth: 18 March 1995
• Place of birth: Southampton, England
• Nationality: English
• Primary position: Left-back (can also play as left wing-back)
• Current club (as of latest update): Aston Villa
• Previous clubs:
  • Southampton (youth → senior)
  • Fulham (loan, then permanent)
  • Aston Villa (joined permanently)
• Notable career points:
  • Made his professional debut with Southampton after progressing through their academy.
  • Spent time on loan at Fulham before signing permanently; played an important role in Fulham’s promotion push via the Championship play-offs in 2018–19 and their continued Championship/ Premier League campaigns.
  • Known for his defensive work, overlapping runs, crossing ability and set-piece delivery from the left flank.
  • Signed for Aston Villa, where he has provided competition and cover at left-back/wing-back.
• International career: Represented England at youth levels (including U19 and U20). Has not been a regular senior England international.
• Physical attributes: Height around 1.82 m (6 ft)

Summary: Matt Targett is an English left-back known for his attacking runs and crossing from the left side. He came through Southampton’s academy, had an influential spell at Fulham, and moved to Aston Villa where he has served as a squad option at left-back/wing-back.