Matt Targett is a professional footballer who plays for Newcastle United.
Newcastle United have changed demonstrably since PIF bought the club in 2021, largely thanks to their business in the transfer market.
Eddie Howe may have been restricted by PSR for a year but PIF have still spent millions on new players for him, and Matt Targett was one of the first new signings to arrive in 2022.
Targett first signed during the January window and played a crucial role in ensuring the Magpies comfortably stayed in the Premier League after Steve Bruce left them in the relegation zone.
He has since been surpassed by Lewis Hall and left the club on loan for Middlesbrough in the final year of his contract.
Here’s what you need to know.
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How old is Matt Targett?
Matthew Robert Targett was born in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, on September 18, 1995.
As of July 2025, he is 29 years old, making him one of the most experienced and senior figures in the Newcastle squad.
Matt Targett height
Targett stands at 6ft tall, making him bigger than a typical full-back.
This makes him an imposing figure for wingers to take on.
How much did Newcastle pay for Matt Targett?
Targett initially joined Newcastle on loan from Aston Villa in January 2022 and was among PIF’s first signings after buying the club.
After impressing during his stint, Newcastle paid £15m to sign Targett permanently in the summer.
Matt Targett salary
Targett reportedly earns a huge £100,000 a week at Newcastle. That works out at £5.2m a year.
If correct, Targett is among Newcastle’s best-paid players and he is contracted to the club until 2026.
Matt Targett squad number
Targett has worn the No.13 for the duration of his time at St. James’ Park.
The likes of Callum Wilson, Yoshinori Muto, Islam Slimani, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Steve Harper are recent wearers of the shirt as well.
Matt Targett stats
Targett’s career stats so far.
| Team | Games | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
| Southampton | 64 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Fulham (loan) | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Aston Villa | 89 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| Newcastle United | 47 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Matt Targett Instagram and X/Twitter accounts
Targett has an official Instagram account with 163k followers that you can find @mattytargett.
He also has an official X, formerly Twitter, account @Mattytargett.
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