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Last updated on May 30, 2026 at 8:23 AM

Photo of A. Maitland-Niles — Lyon

Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles

28 years old

Lyon logo
Lyon Ligue 1
Position
Midfielder
Height
177 cm
Weight
71 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
29 Aug 1997 - England
Birth City
London
Ranking
4th — Ligue 1

Statistics of A. Maitland-Niles — Season 2025/2026

📊 General
Appearances
30
Starts
28
Minutes played
2485
Goals
1
Average rating
6.74/10
Cards
6 Yellows - 0 Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1117 - 85%
Key passes / Assists
21 key passes / 4 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
37 committed / 12 drawn
Duels won %
49% (103/212)
Dribbles success %
44% (14/32)
Total / on target shots
13 shots / 7 on target
📊 General
Appearances
45
Starts
38
Minutes played
3407
Goals
2
Average rating
6.89/10
Cards
7 Yellows - 0 Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1675 - 34%
Key passes / Assists
34 key passes / 4 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
46 committed / 18 drawn
Duels won %
49% (146/295)
Dribbles success %
43% (18/42)
Total / on target shots
19 shots / 9 on target

Standings Ligue 1 2025/2026

#TeamMPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1Paris Saint Germain3424467429+4576
LWWDW
2Lens3422486635+3170
WLWDD
3Lille3418795237+1561
LWDWD
4Lyon34186105340+1360
LLWWW
5Marseille34185116345+1859
WWLDL
6Rennes3417895950+959
LWLWW
7Monaco34166126054+654
LLWDD
8Strasbourg34158115847+1153
WWDLW
9Lorient341112114851-345
LWDLW
10Toulouse33128134746+144
WWDLL
11Paris FC341111124750-344
WLWLW
12Stade Brestois 2934109154355-1239
DLLLD
13Angers3499162948-1936
DDLLD
14Le Havre34714133244-1235
WLDDD
15Auxerre34810163444-1034
WWWLD
16Nice34711163760-2332
WDDLD
17Nantes3358202952-2323
LWLLD
18Metz3438233276-4417
DLLDL
Champions League   UCL Qualification   Europa / Conf. League   Relegation zone

Career of A. Maitland-Niles since 2018

2025/2026
Lyon
45Apps
2Goals
4Assists
6.9Rating
2024/2025
Lyon
46Apps
1Goals
7Assists
7Rating
2023/2024
Lyon
29Apps
2Goals
4Assists
6.8Rating
2022/2023
Southampton
27Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating
2021/2022
AS Roma
9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating
2021/2022
Arsenal
11Apps
-Goals
1Assists
6.7Rating
2020/2021
Arsenal
15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.6Rating
2019/2020
Arsenal
27Apps
1Goals
2Assists
6.8Rating
2018/2019
Arsenal
20Apps
1Goals
1Assists
6.6Rating
2020/2021
West Brom
15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating
2025/2026
Lyon
30Apps
1Goals
4Assists
6.7Rating
2024/2025
Lyon
34Apps
1Goals
4Assists
7Rating
2023/2024
Lyon
23Apps
1Goals
4Assists
7Rating
2022/2023
Southampton
22Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating
2021/2022
AS Roma
8Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating
2021/2022
Arsenal
8Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.5Rating
2020/2021
Arsenal
11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating
2019/2020
Arsenal
20Apps
-Goals
2Assists
6.6Rating
2018/2019
Arsenal
16Apps
1Goals
1Assists
6.7Rating
2020/2021
West Brom
15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
6.7Rating

TRANSFERS

2023
Arsenal
→
Lyon
Free
2022
Arsenal
→
Southampton
Loan
2022
AS Roma
→
Arsenal
2022
Arsenal
→
AS Roma
Loan
2021
West Brom
→
Arsenal
2021
Arsenal
→
West Brom
Loan
2015
Arsenal
→
Ipswich
Loan

HONOURS

🥈
Emirates Cup World
2024 2nd Place
🥈
Coupe de France France
2023/2024 2nd Place
🏆
Florida Cup World
2022 Winner
🏆
Emirates Cup World
2022 Winner
🏆
UEFA Conference League Europe
2021/2022 Winner
🏆
Community Shield England
2020 Winner
🏆
FA Cup England
2019/2020 Winner
🥈
Emirates Cup World
2019 2nd Place
🥈
Trofeo Joan Gamper World
2019 2nd Place
🥈
UEFA Europa League Europe
2018/2019 2nd Place
🥈
Premier League 2 England
2018/2019 2nd Place
🥈
League Cup England
2017/2018 2nd Place
🏆
Premier League 2 England
2017/2018 Winner
🥈
Premier League International Cup Europe
2017/2018 2nd Place
🏆
Community Shield England
2017 Winner
🏆
Emirates Cup World
2017 Winner
🏆
FIFA U20 World Cup World
2017 Winner
🏆
FA Cup England
2016/2017 Winner
🏆
FA Cup England
2014/2015 Winner
🏆
UEFA U17 Championship Europe
2013/2014 Winner

LAST MATCHES

May 17

Ligue 1
Lens
LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating5.6
0-4

May 10

Ligue 1
Toulouse
LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating6.6
2-1

May 03

Ligue 1
Rennes
WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating6.2
4-2

Apr 25

Ligue 1
Auxerre
WIN
Goals0
Assists1
Rating7.2
3-2

BIOGRAPHY

A. Maitland-Niles lines up for Lyon in the Ligue 1, bringing his qualities to one of football's top competitions. Born in London, England, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. Operating as a midfielder, his frame of 177 cm and 71 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. A complete midfielder, he is equally comfortable winning the ball back and launching attacks with precision. Shaped by stints at Southampton, England U21, Arsenal U23 and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to Lyon's dressing room. His honours include Emirates Cup, Florida Cup, UEFA Conference League, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Lyon rely on to achieve their objectives in the Ligue 1. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Lyon's dressing room.

ADVANCED STATS

LAST 5 MATCHES

Date Opponent Score Min Rating Goals Ast Shots KP Tac Duels Drib
17 May Lens 0-4 45 5.6 0 0 0/0 0 0 2/8 0/0
10 May Toulouse 2-1 89 6.6 0 0 0/0 1 2 5/7 0/0
03 May Rennes 4-2 90 6.2 0 0 0/0 0 0 2/5 0/0
25 Apr Auxerre 3-2 90 7.2 0 1 1/1 2 1 2/2 0/0
19 Apr Paris Saint Germain 1-2 90 7.3 0 0 0/0 0 1 1/4 0/0