Career
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- 2026/27–26Middlesbrough · Championship · 51 apps, 1 goal, 6 assists
L. Ayling — season analysis
Luke David Ayling (England), aged 34, anchors the Middlesbrough (Championship) back line in 2026/27. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 0 goals plus 2 assists from 8 matches, 2 direct contributions in all. That comes across 559 minutes on the pitch and 0.32 goal involvements per 90. He has started 6 of those matches.
From 4 shots, 25% on target, his shot conversion is 0%. On the creative side he has produced 7 key passes while completing 87% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 7 tackles and 6 interceptions, winning 54% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.5 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.