L. Ayling — season analysis
Luke David Ayling (England), aged 34, anchors the Middlesbrough (Championship) back line in 2025/26. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 5 assists from 46 matches, 6 direct contributions in all. That comes across 3,803 minutes on the pitch, or 0.02 goals per 90 minutes and 0.14 goal involvements per 90. He has started 41 of those matches.
From 31 shots, 26% on target, his shot conversion is 3%. On the creative side he has produced 27 key passes while completing 85% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 92 tackles and 42 interceptions, winning 63% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 9 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.1 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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