CM
Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles
CM · Midfielder · Box-to-box midfielder
28y·🏴England
Apps23
Min1,918
G1P54
A3P74
xG0.9P54
xA2.5P75
Rating6.90
Form
WWLLD
Strong samplePrime (26–30)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.18
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.105
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.51
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.25
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.2
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.49.1%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.11
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.15
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.23
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.1
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.0.88
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.11
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.5
Avg Shot xTAvg Shot xTAverage expected threat generated per shot — how dangerous the shot location was.0.04
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Midfielder · Box-to-box midfielder
A well-rounded midfielder with a balanced statistical profile.
limited pass accuracy
A midfielder with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
Role Suitability
Box-to-Box