Ibrahim Aliyu stats
NigeriaNext match
Major League Soccer
2.02
3.803.30Match-by-match stats
I. Aliyu
Houston DynamoForward
I. Aliyu vs Minnesota
4 games played, 1 more on the benchIbrahim Aliyu's next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Minnesota. See how Ibrahim Aliyu did in earlier matches against Minnesota.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 11, 2026 | |||||||||||
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| May 18, 2023 |
HOUvMIN
Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Houston Dynamo v Minnesota, SundayWhat Minnesota allow strikers
Position stats14 appearances at ST against Minnesota in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersIbrahim Aliyu 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Ibrahim Aliyu has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 640 minutes at an average rating of 5.41. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Attacking stats
Ibrahim Aliyu has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ibrahim Aliyu has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 71 minutes. Ibrahim Aliyu has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ibrahim Aliyu has completed 147 of 173 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ibrahim Aliyu completes 7 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
Ibrahim Aliyu makes 24 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ibrahim Aliyu has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right midfielder (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Houston Dynamo squad
L. Foster
26 yrs#9
L. Ennali
24 yrs#11
N. Markanich
26 yrs#17
Guilherme
31 yrs#20
D. McGuire25 yrs#23I. Aliyu
24 yrs#24
Artur30 yrs#6
D. Holmes31 yrs#14
H. Herrera
36 yrs#16
D. Samassékou
30 yrs#18
M. Bogusz
25 yrs#19
M. Arana16 yrs#22
A. Bouzat
32 yrs#30G. Rivera21 yrs#37
28 yrs
33 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 33 | 1,383 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 32 | 6.31 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 2,826 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 38 | 7.00 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,279 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6.40 |
2022/2023
| 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 22 appearances (5 starts), totalling 640 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ibrahim Aliyu has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.44 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ibrahim Aliyu has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (44% success rate). Ibrahim Aliyu has contributed 9 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ibrahim Aliyu has registered 24 tackles (12 won), 2 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 147 from 173 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ibrahim Aliyu has won 38 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Ibrahim Aliyu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 3.
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 at home against Dallas on March 14th. Houston Dynamo drew 2-2. Ibrahim Aliyu played 29 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 6 tackles with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- March 14th2-2 drawvsDallas(29 mins, rating 6.85)
- March 20th3-3 drawatSan Diego(13 mins, rating 6.65)
- January 13th2-2 drawatMinnesota United(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 15th0-2 lossvsSporting KC(71 mins, rating 6.48)
- July 15th2-2 drawvsCincinnati(9 mins, rating 6.63)
Next fixture
Ibrahim Aliyu and Houston Dynamo are next in action on May 13th against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Ibrahim Aliyu currently plays alongside Logan Erb, Matthew Arana, Agustín Bouzat, Mateusz Bogusz, Franco Negri, Gilberto Rivera, Lucas Halter, Diadié Samassékou, Reese Miller, Felipe Andrade, Antônio Carlos, Jimmy Maurer, Lyle Foster, Blake Gillingham, Lawrence Ennali, Héctor Herrera, Marcelo Saracchi, Artur, Jonathan Bond, Nick Markanich, Ibrahim Aliyu, Duane Holmes, Guilherme, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.