Ainsley Maitland-Niles
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Match-by-match stats
Ainsley Maitland-Niles 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has appeared in 30 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,487 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 30 | 2,487 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 59 | 6.77 |
 Europa League | 8 | 542 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 7.00 |
 Coupe de France | 4 | 260 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7.10 |
| Total | 42 | 3,289 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 85 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.18 | 77 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.50 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.30 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.22 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.04 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 19 | 0.69 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.18 | 71 |
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has taken 14 shots with 7 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 178 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has 4 assists and 21 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 131 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1117 | 40.40 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 951 | 34.40 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 1.70 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 79 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.25 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 198 | 7.17 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 119 | 4.31 | 32 |
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed 951 of 1117 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.54 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.16 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 42 |
| Duels won | 105 | 3.80 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 0.72 | 25 |
| Touches | 1692 | 61.20 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 287 | 10.39 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 0.76 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.43 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 0.62 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 0.80 | 57 |
Ainsley Maitland-Niles completes 15 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 105 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 59 | 2.14 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.16 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 1.19 | 55 |
| Clearances | 73 | 2.64 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 102 | 3.69 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.22 | 51 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Ainsley Maitland-Niles makes 59 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 73 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 37 | 1.34 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.22 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 6.17 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 1.77 | 44 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has committed 37 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.2 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right back (22 appearances), also at right wing back (3) and right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 1,982 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 72 | 6.86 |
| Europa League | 11 | 958 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 7.30 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 23 | 1,432 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 7.03 |
| Coupe de France | 6 | 371 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 22 | 1,407 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 6.67 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.94 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.88 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 8 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.82 |
| Premier League | 8 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 209 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6.94 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 30 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2487 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has attempted 14 shots with 7 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has created 19 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 15 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (47% success rate). Ainsley Maitland-Niles has contributed 21 key passes and 43 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has registered 59 tackles (32 won), 33 interceptions, and 73 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 951 from 1117 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has won 105 of 212 total duels.
Discipline
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 12.
About Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is a 28-year-old defender playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing England. Ainsley Maitland-Niles is right-footed and wears the number 98 shirt. Born on 29 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ainsley Maitland-Niles's most recent match was away at Lens on September 3rd. Olympique Lyonnais lost 0-4. Ainsley Maitland-Niles played 46 minutes with a match rating of 5.64.
Recent matches
Teammates at Olympique Lyonnais
Ainsley Maitland-Niles currently plays alongside Tiago Gonçalves, Adil Hamdani, Clinton Mata, Fallou Fall, Matthias Da Silva, Roman Yaremchuk, Yvann Konan, Ernest Nuamah, Mathys de Carvalho, Lassine Diarra, Tyler Morton, Rémi Himbert, Achraf Laâziri, Rémy Descamps, Tanner Tessmann, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Abner, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Steeve Kango, Nicolás Tagliafico, Ruben Kluivert, Corentin Tolisso, Dominik Greif, Pavel Sulc, Khalis Merah, Enzo Molebe, Endrick, Moussa Niakhaté, Noah Nartey, Rachid Ghezza, Orel Mangala, Malick Fofana, Georges Mikautadze and Martín Satriano at Olympique Lyonnais.