Alex Gilbert stats
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A. Gilbert
Leyton OrientMidfielderBefore the next match
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Position stats9 appearances at CAM against Reading in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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As a right central midfielder, Alex Gilbert has appeared in 5 League One matches this season, totalling 388 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Attacking stats
Alex Gilbert has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 129 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alex Gilbert has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. Alex Gilbert has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 69th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Alex Gilbert has completed 130 of 195 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Alex Gilbert completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
Alex Gilbert makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Alex Gilbert has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Leyton Orient squad
O. O'Neill
23 yrs#7
J. Kabia
26 yrs#9
A. Connolly26 yrs#10
D. Mitchell29 yrs#11
A. Dobra25 yrs#17
D. Scarlett22 yrs#18
Y. Akhamrich21 yrs#22
T. Springett24 yrs#27
L. Gordon20 yrs#42N. Oyekunle19 yrs#49
I. El Mizouni
26 yrs#8
I. Hayden31 yrs#14A. Gilbert24 yrs#20C. Wellens23 yrs#25A. Wellens#30Z. Hambury19 yrs#32T. Archibald
28 yrs#44C. Păscăluță
21 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 21 | 866 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 23 | 6.44 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.32 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 14 | 451 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 5.96 |
| Championship | 7 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.91 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 7.75 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 225 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7.05 |
About Alex Gilbert
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Alex Gilbert has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 388 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Alex Gilbert has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alex Gilbert has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Alex Gilbert has contributed 11 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alex Gilbert has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 130 from 195 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Alex Gilbert has won 21 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Alex Gilbert has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About Alex Gilbert
Alex Gilbert is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Leyton Orient in the League One, representing England. Alex Gilbert is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 28 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
Alex Gilbert's most recent match was at home against Blackpool on January 2nd. Leyton Orient won 2-0. Alex Gilbert played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 5 key passs with a match rating of 7.61.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 winvsBlackpool(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.61)
- November 2nd0-0 drawatBradford City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
- September 3rd0-2 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.83)
- May 5th1-0 winvsStevenage(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.42)
- November 22nd2-3 lossvsWycombe Wanderers(28 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Alex Gilbert and Leyton Orient are next in action on July 5th against Mansfield Town in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mansfield Town vs Leyton Orient match preview.
Teammates at Leyton Orient
Alex Gilbert currently plays alongside Charlie Wellens, Somto Boniface, Dane Scarlett, Tony Springett, Jaze Kabia, Idris El Mizouni, Joseph Olowu, Phil Chinedu, Cristian Păscăluță, Yusuf Akhamrich, Alfie Wellens, Alfie Gilchrist, Killian Cahill, Nicholas Oyekunle, Alex Gilbert, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Fin Stevens, Zac Hambury, Aaron Connolly, Oliver Dovin, Noah Phillips, Ollie O'Neill, Demetri Mitchell, Will Forrester, Isaac Hayden, Lemar Gordon, James Morris, Nathan Baxter, Sean Clare, Theo Archibald and Armando Dobra at Leyton Orient.