Matthew Robert Targett (born 18 September 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for Premier League club Aston Villa. He can also play as a left winger. Targett came through the Southampton academy and was named their Young Player of the Season in 2015 having broken into their Premier League squad that season, he later played on loan at Fulham, playing in their 2018 Championship Play-offs winning side.