Ibrahim Aliyu
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Ibrahim Aliyu 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Ibrahim Aliyu has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 263 minutes at an average rating of 4.23. 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 | 1 | 0.30 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.34 | 93 |
| Shots | 6 | 2.10 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1.03 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.68 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.00 | 82 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.03 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.34 | 92 |
Ibrahim Aliyu has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. 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 88 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 73 | 25.00 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 56 | 19.20 | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.68 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.34 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 5.48 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 2.74 | 7 |
Ibrahim Aliyu has completed 56 of 73 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.03 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 3.08 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 16 | 5.48 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.68 | 15 |
| Touches | 133 | 45.50 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 9.92 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.71 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.68 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.34 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1.37 | 82 |
Ibrahim Aliyu completes 3 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 3.08 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 2.05 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.34 | 1 |
| Clearances | 6 | 2.05 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 3.76 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.34 | 60 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ibrahim Aliyu makes 9 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.71 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.40 | 75 |
| 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 |
Ibrahim Aliyu has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
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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34 yrs
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 1 goal across 11 appearances (2 starts), totalling 263 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ibrahim Aliyu has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ibrahim Aliyu has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (33% success rate). Ibrahim Aliyu has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ibrahim Aliyu has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 56 from 73 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Ibrahim Aliyu has won 16 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Ibrahim Aliyu has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 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 LA Galaxy on December 16th. Houston Dynamo drew 1-1. Ibrahim Aliyu played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- December 16th1-1 drawatLA Galaxy(5 mins, rating 6.44)
- July 25th1-0 winvsVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 19th3-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- March 12th1-4 winatLos Angeles FC(3 mins, rating 0)
- March 26th1-0 winvsColorado Rapids(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ibrahim Aliyu and Houston Dynamo are next in action on January 1st against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Ibrahim Aliyu currently plays alongside Ondrej Lingr, Agustín Bouzat, Blake Gillingham, Logan Erb, Diadié Samassékou, Exon Arzú, Franco Negri, Antônio Carlos, Reese Miller, Felipe Andrade, Lawrence Ennali, Nick Markanich, Erik Sviatchenko, Lucas Halter, Ezequiel Ponce, Jack McGlynn, Matthew Arana, Ibrahim Aliyu, Duane Holmes, Héctor Herrera, Mateusz Bogusz, Jonathan Bond, Guilherme, Artur, Jimmy Maurer, Sam Vines, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.