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AMAinsley Maitland-Niles

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

€10MMarket Value
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais•Defender•
EnglandEngland
6.6
Season Score
28
Aug 29, 1997
177 cm
Height
98
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
34Matches
2Goals
5Assists
7Goal Contributions
60Mins/game
6.64Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

115
Full match
35
Substituted off
57
From Bench

Rival Clubs(144)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
ChelseaChelsea146440010
Manchester CityManchester City1311110000
Manchester UnitedManchester United133550010
SouthamptonSouthampton125340000
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur113350000
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United116140000
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace114340010
LiverpoolLiverpool101361000
BurnleyBurnley107210000
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion103250010
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United94230010
EvertonEverton83140010
Leicester CityLeicester City83140021
AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth84220020
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain82061210
LOSC LilleLOSC Lille86110220
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers71330030
RennesRennes73041000
Aston VillaAston Villa62130021
WatfordWatford64110000
1–20 of 144

Rival National Teams(4)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland11000000
WalesWales11000000
BelgiumBelgium10010000
Ukraine U21Ukraine U2111000000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Arsenal
Arsenal
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
Aug 7, 2023Free Transfer
Arsenal
Arsenal
-
Free Agent
Jul 1, 2023Transfer
Southampton
Southampton
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 31, 2023End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
Southampton
Southampton
Sep 1, 2022Loan
Roma
Roma
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jun 30, 2022End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
Roma
Roma
Jan 7, 2022Loan
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 31, 2021End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Feb 1, 2021Loan
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jul 1, 2017Transfer
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
May 31, 2016End of loan
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Jul 2, 2015Loan
Arsenal U18
Arsenal U18
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Jul 1, 2014Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

6 titles won

Championships

FA Cup
FA Cup
3x Winner(2016/2017, 2014/2015, 2019/2020)
3x
Premier League 2 Divison Two
Premier League 2 Divison Two
1x Winner(2022/2023)
1x
Emirates Cup
Emirates Cup
1x Winner(2022)
1x
Florida Cup
Florida Cup
1x Winner(2022)
1x

About Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Ainsley Maitland-Niles plays as a defender for Olympique Lyonnais. Throughout his career, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has scored 10 goals and provided 21 assists in 353 appearances across 5 clubs. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has made 12 appearances in the Ligue 1 2025/2026, earning an average rating of 6.6. A commanding presence at the back, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has made 353 career appearances, contributing 10 goals from defensive positions. Among the clubs he has represented — Olympique Lyonnais, Southampton, Arsenal, Roma — Ainsley Maitland-Niles was most prolific at Olympique Lyonnais, where he scored 5 goals in 108 appearances. Throughout his career, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has won 7 trophies, including FA Cup, Premier League 2 Divison Two, Emirates Cup, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Ainsley Maitland-Niles stands 177 cm tall, weighs 71 kg.

Full Career Record — Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Ainsley Maitland-Niles's professional career spans from 2016 to 2026, a period of roughly 10 seasons over which he has amassed 353 appearances spread across 5 clubs. With 10 goals and 21 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 25/26 with Olympique Lyonnais, when he registered 2 goals and 5 assists in 34 matches, playing 2045 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Olympique Lyonnais, Ainsley Maitland-Niles played 34 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists, with an average match rating of 6.64.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has passed the 300-appearance milestone and has lifted 7 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Arsenal2017/2018 - 2022/2023166389146——6.52
Olympique Lyonnais2023/2024 - now1085115853——6.92
Ipswich Town2015/201632221878———
Southampton2022/202330001598——6.68
Roma2021/20221700449——6.69
Total353102118924

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Olympique Lyonnais342—2045816.64
24/25Olympique Lyonnais441—2020207.19
23/24Olympique Lyonnais302—1788116.99
22/23Southampton300—1598306.68
21/22Roma170—449006.69
21/22Arsenal220—566106.77
20/21Arsenal280—1503106.84
19/20Arsenal341—2190615.71
18/19Arsenal352—215651—
17/18Arsenal330—2219207.19

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Ainsley Maitland-Niles play?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles plays as a Defender for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1.
What team does Ainsley Maitland-Niles play for?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1.
How old is Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is 28 years old, born on August 29, 1997. At 28, he has already won 7 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is 177 cm tall. He weighs 71 kg.
How many trophies has Ainsley Maitland-Niles won?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has won 7 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais.