Akeel Higgins
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Akeel Higgins 2025/2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Akeel Higgins has appeared in 27 League One matches this season, totalling 1,035 minutes at an average rating of 6.38. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 27 | 1,035 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 6.38 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 194 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.84 |
| Total | 30 | 1,229 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 6.43 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.17 | 42 |
| Shots | 24 | 2.10 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.80 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.11 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.78 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.61 | 74 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.90 | 34 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.43 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.26 | 71 |
Akeel Higgins has taken 24 shots with 9 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Akeel Higgins has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 207 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 237 | 20.60 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 185 | 16.10 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.61 | 15 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.78 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 94 | 8.17 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 2.17 | 9 |
Akeel Higgins has completed 185 of 237 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 1.30 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 41 | 3.57 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 69 | 6.00 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.04 | 42 |
| Touches | 477 | 41.50 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 156 | 13.57 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.52 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.74 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 1.91 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 28 | 2.43 | 76 |
Akeel Higgins completes 15 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 2.09 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.13 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.17 | 7 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.61 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 3.48 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Akeel Higgins makes 24 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.13 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.26 | 80 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 2.87 | 69 |
| 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 |
Akeel Higgins has committed 13 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly left attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at left winger (2) and left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Wigan squad
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D. Costelloe
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C. McManaman35 yrs#20
J. Hungbo26 yrs#44
A. Higgins20 yrs
S. Perkins22 yrs
J. Smith28 yrs
J. Weir24 yrs#6
F. Murray
27 yrs#7
B. Adeeko
23 yrs#16
M. Smith25 yrs#17J. Adams22 yrs#26H. Bettoni18 yrs#43T. Brenan20 yrsJ. Mellish28 yrsR. Darcy25 yrs
C. Sze22 yrsH. Thomas Eric Mustapha19 yrs
M. Power32 yrsK. Payne21 yrs
Akeel Higgins previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Akeel Higgins
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Akeel Higgins has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 27 appearances (9 starts), totalling 1035 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Akeel Higgins has attempted 24 shots with 9 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Akeel Higgins has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 15 successful dribbles from 41 attempts (37% success rate). Akeel Higgins has contributed 10 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Akeel Higgins has registered 24 tackles (13 won), 2 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 185 from 237 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Akeel Higgins has won 69 of 159 total duels.
Discipline
Akeel Higgins has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 20.
About Akeel Higgins
Akeel Higgins is a 20-year-old forward playing for Wigan Athletic in the League One, representing England.. Born on 24 July 2005.
Most recent appearance
Akeel Higgins's most recent match was away at Blackpool on August 20th. Wigan Athletic lost 1-0. Akeel Higgins played 3 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- September 14th3-3 drawvsStockport County(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 20th1-0 lossatBlackpool(3 mins, rating 0)
- April 28th0-0 drawvsLeyton Orient(29 mins, rating 6.57)
- February 26th2-0 lossatWigan Athletic(25 mins, rating 6.76)
- September 29th3-2 lossatLuton Town(25 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Akeel Higgins and Wigan Athletic are next in action on May 7th against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Wigan Athletic
Akeel Higgins currently plays alongside Joe Walsh, Tobias Brenan, Fraser Murray, Akeel Higgins, Harrison Bettoni, Joe Adams, Morgan Fox, James Carragher, Joseph Hungbo, Callum McManaman, Jon Mellish, Matthew Smith, Connor Barrett, Ronan Darcy, K'Marni Miller, Tom Watson, Jensen Weir, Chris Sze, Llyton Chapman, Hindolo Thomas Eric Mustapha, Sonny Perkins, Babajide Adeeko, Dara Costelloe, Christian Saydee, M. Power, Jonny Smith, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen and Kai Payne at Wigan Athletic.