Lyle Foster
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Lyle Foster 2024/2025 season stats
As a striker, Lyle Foster has appeared in 28 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,599 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 28 | 1,599 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.29 |
| Total | 30 | 1,786 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 6.57 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.39 | 60 |
| Shots | 39 | 2.20 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.80 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.34 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.79 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.62 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.11 | 83 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.80 | 36 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.62 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.28 | 56 |
Lyle Foster has taken 39 shots with 14 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Lyle Foster has 5 assists and 14 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 145 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 417 | 23.50 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 322 | 18.10 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.73 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 5.91 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 0.84 | 15 |
Lyle Foster has completed 322 of 417 passes at 77% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 1.24 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 2.59 | 58 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 89 | 5.01 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 1.80 | 70 |
| Touches | 700 | 39.40 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 9.17 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.62 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.90 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 27 | 1.52 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.62 | 63 |
Lyle Foster completes 22 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 89 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.13 | 49 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.68 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.17 | 22 |
| Clearances | 14 | 0.79 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 2.36 | 48 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Lyle Foster makes 20 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.69 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.23 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.34 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 46 | 2.59 | 53 |
| 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 |
Lyle Foster has committed 30 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly striker (8 appearances), also at left winger (6) and left striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Burnley squad
J. Bruun Larsen
27 yrs#7
L. Foster
25 yrs#9
M. Edwards
27 yrs#10
J. Banel
21 yrs#11
L. Koleosho
21 yrs#17
A. Hountondji
24 yrs#18
Z. Flemming27 yrs#19
Z. Amdouni
25 yrs#25
A. Broja24 yrs#27
M. Obafemi
26 yrs
L. Castell
19 yrs
Florentino
26 yrs#16
A. Ramsey23 yrs#21
J. Cullen30 yrs#24
Hannibal23 yrs#28
J. Laurent31 yrs#29
M. Tresor
27 yrs#31
O. Adewumi
21 yrs
K. Walker36 yrs#2
J. Worrall29 yrs#4
B. Humphreys23 yrs#12
C. Roberts
30 yrs#14
H. Ekdal
27 yrs#18
L. Pires
25 yrs#23
J. Beyer
26 yrs#36
S. Sambo24 yrs
O. Sonne25 yrs
M. Weiß22 yrs#13South Africa squad
O. Appollis24 yrs#7
T. Moremi25 yrs#8L. Foster25 yrs#9
T. Maseko22 yrs#12
I. Rayners30 yrs#15
E. Makgopa26 yrs#17
R. Mofokeng21 yrs#38
Lyle Foster previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 6 | 443 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7.16 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 343 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 7.49 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 244 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.33 |
| Friendly International | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 26 | 1,372 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6.59 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.39 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,921 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 21 | 1,549 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 7 | 7.14 |
| Championship | 11 | 364 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 5.63 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 240 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 142 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.24 |
About Lyle Foster
Championship 2024/2025 season
This season in the Championship, Lyle Foster has scored 2 goals and 5 assists across 28 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1599 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Lyle Foster has attempted 39 shots with 14 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lyle Foster has created 11 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 22 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (48% success rate). Lyle Foster has contributed 14 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lyle Foster has registered 20 tackles (12 won), 3 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 322 from 417 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Lyle Foster has won 89 of 249 total duels.
Discipline
Lyle Foster has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 16.
About Lyle Foster
Lyle Foster is a 25-year-old forward playing for Burnley in the Championship, representing South Africa. Lyle Foster is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 3 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Lyle Foster's most recent match was away at Mexico on February 13th. Burnley lost 2-0. Lyle Foster played 56 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.32.
Recent matches
- August 30th0-1 lossvsCanada(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 10th1-1 drawatCzech Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 13th2-0 lossatMexico(56 mins, rating 6.32)
- March 9th0-0 drawvsNicaragua(46 mins, rating 6.21)
Next fixture
Lyle Foster and Burnley are next in action on May 7th against Notts County in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burnley vs Notts County match preview.
Teammates at Burnley
Lyle Foster currently plays alongside Josh Laurent, Bashir Humphreys, Armando Broja, Kyle Walker, Hannibal, Marcus Edwards, Mike Tresor, Connor Roberts, Lucas Pires, Florentino, Jordan Beyer, Michael Obafemi, Andréas Hountondji, Hjalmar Ekdal, Shurandy Sambo, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming, Lluc Castell, Lyle Foster, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jaydon Banel, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Luca Koleosho, Max Weiß, Oliver Sonne and Aaron Ramsey at Burnley.