Dan Barlaser

Dan Barlaser of MK Dons was born in Gateshead, England on 18 January 1997 (age 29).

Dan Barlaser (born 18 January 1997, age 29) is an English central midfielder, used primarily in a defensive role, now with MK Dons. His career has been built on steady league work rather than much noise, which is usually how this type of midfielder earns his living.

His strongest league return came at Rotherham United in 2020-21, when he scored three goals in 33 appearances. That season gives a fair sense of his profile: a regular presence in midfield rather than a player whose game is measured by spectacular output.

At MK Dons in 2026-27, he has made five League One appearances and one in the League Cup, six in all. Transfermarkt puts his current market value at around £1m.

Barlaser is an established English lower-league midfielder with experience at Rotherham United and MK Dons, and a career shaped by regular midfield service rather than showier headlines.

📈 Key stats and insights

Barlaser has started all five League One matches he has played this season

Barlaser has one League Cup appearance this season

Barlaser averages a 6.85 rating this season – high 7.87, low 6.27

Barlaser joined MK Dons on a free transfer in July 2026 and carries a €1.20m market value

Last updated 8 September 2026. Send feedback

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Cen Def Mid
Primary Position: Midfielder
Position

Dan Barlaser

CDM

1.84m (6ft)
Height: 4
Squad Number: 65kg (10st 3lb)
Weight: 18 January 1997 (age 29)
Date of Birth: Gateshead
Birthplace: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth: MK Dons
Team: £1m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: MK Dons
League One 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 5
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 83%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: MK Dons
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Barlaser has made five League One appearances (all starts) and one League Cup appearance for MK Dons in 2026-27, scoring 0 goals and receiving 0 yellow or red cards – the start frequency indicates he is being deployed as a first-choice central defensive midfielder early in the season.

🔥 Recent form

Last 2 appearances for Dan Barlaser.

Season average rating: 6.85

Match: Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell
16 May 2026 (H)
Mins: 44
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: Rangers 1-2 Hibernian
13 May 2026 (A)
Mins: 46
Goals: -
Rating: 6.4

Barlaser averages a 6.85 rating this season, with a high of 7.87 and a low of 6.27 – the relatively narrow range points to consistent performance across his appearances.

📋 Career stats

Team: MK Dons
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 5
Goals: -

Team: Hibernian
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 35
Goals: -

Team: Middlesbrough
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 23
Goals: 1

Team: Middlesbrough
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 33
Goals: -

Team: Middlesbrough
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 11
Goals: -

Team: Rotherham United
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 28
Goals: 2

Team: Rotherham United
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 33
Goals: 3

Team: Crewe Alexandra
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 1
Goals: -

Dan Barlaser is 29, English, and plays as a central defensive midfielder; his career has included spells with Newcastle United, Rotherham United, Middlesbrough and a loan at Hibernian before his move to MK Dons in July 2026, a trajectory marked by a mix of permanent transfers and loans across English and Scottish clubs.

💰 Transfers

Team: MK Dons
4 July 2026
From: Middlesbrough
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Hibernian
2 September 2025
From: Middlesbrough
Type: Loan

Team: Middlesbrough
29 January 2023
From: Rotherham United
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Rotherham United
2 October 2020
From: Newcastle United
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Rotherham United
3 July 2019
From: Newcastle United
Type: Loan

Team: Accrington Stanley
31 August 2018
From: Newcastle United
Type: Loan

Team: Crewe Alexandra
19 January 2018
From: Newcastle United
Type: Loan

Team: Newcastle United
1 July 2014
Type: Trainee

Barlaser joined MK Dons on a free transfer in July 2026; he spent time on loan at Hibernian from Middlesbrough in September 2025 and moved to Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee in January 2023, having earlier moved to Rotherham United initially on loan in July 2019 and then in October 2020 for an undisclosed fee – his transfers feature loans and multiple undisclosed deals alongside at least one free move.

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🔗 External links

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