Ibrahim Aliyu
Nigeria
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Ibrahim Aliyu 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Ibrahim Aliyu has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 336 minutes at an average rating of 4.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.54 | 98 |
| Shots | 8 | 2.10 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.07 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.54 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.80 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.27 | 89 |
Ibrahim Aliyu has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ibrahim Aliyu has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. Ibrahim Aliyu has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 95 | 25.40 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 76 | 20.40 | 2 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.54 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.27 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 6.96 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 2.41 | 4 |
Ibrahim Aliyu has completed 76 of 95 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.07 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 2.68 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 19 | 5.09 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.54 | 15 |
| Touches | 169 | 45.30 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 9.38 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.34 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.54 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.80 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1.07 | 80 |
Ibrahim Aliyu completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 19 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 2.95 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 2.14 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.27 | 2 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.88 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 3.75 | 49 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.27 | 57 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Ibrahim Aliyu makes 11 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 2.41 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.27 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.95 | 88 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Ibrahim Aliyu has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right midfielder (1 appearance), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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33 yrsIbrahim Aliyu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 33 | 1,383 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 32 | 6.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 2,826 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 38 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,279 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 26 | 1,811 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 35 | 6.78 |
About Ibrahim Aliyu
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ibrahim Aliyu has scored 2 goals across 15 appearances (2 starts), totalling 336 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ibrahim Aliyu has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ibrahim Aliyu has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Ibrahim Aliyu has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ibrahim Aliyu has registered 11 tackles (8 won), 1 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 76 from 95 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Ibrahim Aliyu has won 19 of 44 total duels.
Discipline
Ibrahim Aliyu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 2.
About Ibrahim Aliyu
Ibrahim Aliyu is a 24-year-old forward playing for Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer, representing Nigeria. Ibrahim Aliyu is -footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 16 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Ibrahim Aliyu's most recent match was away at SJ Earthquakes on January 16th. Houston Dynamo drew 0-0. Ibrahim Aliyu played 29 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-0 drawvsSJ Earthquakes(29 mins, rating 6.54)
- November 17th2-1 lossatSt. Louis City(33 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.32)
- November 23rd0-1 winatVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 16th1-0 winvsLA Galaxy(1 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.81)
- February 2nd0-2 winatNew England(10 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Ibrahim Aliyu and Houston Dynamo are next in action on February 4th against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Ibrahim Aliyu currently plays alongside Logan Erb, Reese Miller, Franco Negri, Agustín Bouzat, Héctor Herrera, Jimmy Maurer, Diadié Samassékou, Marcelo Saracchi, Lawrence Ennali, Blake Gillingham, Matthew Arana, Lucas Halter, Felipe Andrade, Mateusz Bogusz, Antônio Carlos, Artur, Jonathan Bond, Nick Markanich, Guilherme, Duane Holmes, Ibrahim Aliyu, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.