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Emma McCarthy
ST · Striker #17 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Emma McCarthy

📍 Ireland · 🎂 20 yrs · 🛡️ Villarreal CF (Villarreal) · 🏆 La Liga · 💶 €10.9M
Languages: English French
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Villarreal CF

Villarreal, Spain

La Liga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • SL Benfica Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional
  • Juventus Italy · Serie A · Elite
  • Liverpool FC England · Premier League · Elite

Player Bio

Emma McCarthy is a right-footed striker at Villarreal CF (Villarreal). Speaks English, French. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

PoacherClinical

Key attributes

Pace96
Shooting97
Passing90
Dribbling94
Defending66
Physical92

Player radar

Pace 96 Shooting 97 Passing 90 Dribbling 94 Defending 66 Physical 92

AI Profile Rating

94

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace96
Shooting97
Passing90
Dribbling94
Defending66
Physical92

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.94
Assists / 900.19
G+A24

📈 Market value trend

Now €10.9M
€3.9M 2021 €5.6M 2022 €7.8M 2023 €8.5M 2024 €10.9M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Villarreal CF25 apps · 20 goals
  • 2023–24
    Villarreal CF II19 apps · 17 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€10.9m ↑ €1.56m
Foot
Right
Height
171 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Sep 2025 Villarreal CF II → Villarreal CF Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Villarreal CF II €4.36m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 2, 2026

Performance score
94
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Shooting.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Striker role (fit score 96).
  • Performance metrics exceed Striker average by 12 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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