Marlee Francois
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Marlee Francois 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Marlee Francois has appeared in 13 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 322 minutes at an average rating of 4.57. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.70 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.84 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.56 | 62 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.70 | 81 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 4 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.56 | 90 |
Marlee Francois has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marlee Francois has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 322 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 94 | 26.30 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 69 | 19.30 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.28 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 2.24 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 9.78 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 0.84 | 2 |
Marlee Francois has completed 69 of 94 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.40 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 4.19 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 18 | 5.03 | 52 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.84 | 52 |
| Touches | 199 | 55.60 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 68 | 19.01 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.40 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.56 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 2.24 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marlee Francois completes 5 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.80 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.68 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.40 | 84 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.12 | 44 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 4.75 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.28 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Marlee Francois makes 10 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.12 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.56 | 98 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.28 | 78 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.68 | 31 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Marlee Francois has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right winger (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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36 yrs
27 yrs
Marlee Francois previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 16 | 622 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 6.86 |
About Marlee Francois
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Marlee Francois has featured across 13 appearances (4 starts), totalling 322 minutes. Marlee Francois has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marlee Francois has created 1 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (33% success rate). Marlee Francois has contributed 6 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marlee Francois has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 69 from 94 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Marlee Francois has won 18 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Marlee Francois has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Marlee Francois
Marlee Francois is a 23-year-old forward playing for Auckland in the A-League Men, representing Australia. and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 29 December 2002.
Most recent appearance
Marlee Francois's most recent match was away at Sydney on September 29th. Auckland drew 1-1. Marlee Francois played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- September 29th1-1 drawatSydney(46 mins, rating 6.34)
- November 27th1-0 winvsSydney(69 mins, rating 6.98)
- July 30th2-2 drawvsCentral Coast Mariners(1 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.39)
- March 13th2-1 lossatMelbourne City(1 mins, rating 0)
- January 12th0-2 winatBrisbane Roar(4 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Auckland
Marlee Francois currently plays alongside Guillermo May, Oliver Sail, Marlee Francois, Nathan Martin, Everton O'Leary, Jonty Bidois, Jake Brimmer, Nando Pijnaker, J. Bayliss, Michael den Heijer, Z. Zoričić, Francis de Vries, Felipe Gallegos, Ryan Mackay, Matthew D'Hotman, Luka Vicelich, T. Mourdoukoutas, Michael Woud, Aidan Carey, B. Ferguson, Sam Cosgrove, Van Fitzharris, James Mitchell, Kian Donkers, Reid Drake, Cameron Howieson, Hiroki Sakai, Callan Elliot, Matthew Ellis, Lachlan Brook, Oliver Middleton, Adama Coulibaly, Louis Verstraete, Finn McKenlay, Nathan Lobo, Emiliano Tade and Logan Rogerson at Auckland.