Akeel Higgins
England
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Akeel Higgins 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Akeel Higgins has appeared in 3 League One matches this season, totalling 107 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.80 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.84 | 93 |
| Shots | 3 | 2.50 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.80 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.68 | 97 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.84 | 99 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.80 | 24 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.84 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Akeel Higgins has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Akeel Higgins has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 107 minutes. Akeel Higgins has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 49 | 41.20 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 42 | 35.30 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 3.36 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 14.30 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 5.05 | 41 |
Akeel Higgins has completed 42 of 49 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.84 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.68 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 3 | 2.52 | 5 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Touches | 67 | 56.40 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 18 | 15.14 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.84 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.68 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Akeel Higgins completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 3 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.84 | 16 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.84 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 3.36 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Akeel Higgins makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 107 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.84 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.68 | 26 |
| 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 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly striker (1 appearance), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Wigan squad
S. Perkins
22 yrs#9
D. Costelloe
23 yrs#11
A. Higgins21 yrs#17
C. McManaman35 yrs#20B. Burrowes18 yrs#27
C. Saydee24 yrs#38
J. Weir24 yrs#6
F. Murray
27 yrs#7
M. Power33 yrs#8R. Walsh17 yrs#10
L. Harris21 yrs#13
R. Trevitt23 yrs#14C. Gray20 yrs#18
C. Sze22 yrs#19J. Mellish28 yrs#22J. Adams22 yrs#26R. Darcy25 yrs
Akeel Higgins previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
About Akeel Higgins
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Akeel Higgins has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 107 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Akeel Higgins has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.74 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Akeel Higgins has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Akeel Higgins has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Akeel Higgins has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 42 from 49 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Akeel Higgins has won 3 of 10 total duels.
Discipline
Akeel Higgins has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Akeel Higgins
Akeel Higgins is a 21-year-old forward playing for Wigan Athletic in the League One, representing England. and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 24 July 2005.
Most recent appearance
Akeel Higgins's most recent match was away at AFC Wimbledon on June 20th. Wigan Athletic lost 1-0. Akeel Higgins played 12 minutes with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- June 20th1-0 lossatAFC Wimbledon(12 mins, rating 6.47)
- September 6th0-2 lossvsLeyton Orient(65 mins, rating 6.83)
- July 7th3-2 lossatCambridge United(30 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.37)
- May 7th1-1 drawatBarnsley(46 mins, rating 6.64)
- September 14th3-3 drawvsStockport County(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Akeel Higgins and Wigan Athletic are next in action on September 22nd against Stockport County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County match preview.
Teammates at Wigan Athletic
Akeel Higgins currently plays alongside Joe Walsh, Jon Mellish, Dara Costelloe, Matteo Spinelli, Tom Watson, Archie Harris, Luke Harris, James Carragher, Christian Saydee, Connor Barrett, Llyton Chapman, Callum McManaman, Joe Whitworth, Ronan Darcy, Chris Sze, Max Power, Fraser Murray, Akeel Higgins, Morgan Fox, Joe Adams, Jensen Weir, K'Marni Miller, Ryan Trevitt, Finley Burns, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Sonny Perkins, Bradley Burrowes, Reggie Walsh and Charlie Gray at Wigan Athletic.