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Luke Ayling

€312KMarket Value
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough•Defender•
EnglandEngland
7.1
Season Score
34
Aug 25, 1991
185 cm
Height
0.02
Goals/Match
12
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
47Matches
1Goals
5Assists
6Goal Contributions
75Mins/game
7.06Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

158
Full match
19
Substituted off
23
From Bench

Rival Clubs(93)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Preston North EndPreston North End217770130
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday176560121
BrentfordBrentford176560141
Birmingham CityBirmingham City168172220
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United168080020
Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers168260120
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers146530140
Derby CountyDerby County146080000
West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion138321010
Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town135171020
FulhamFulham124260000
Leicester CityLeicester City123451040
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest125250010
MillwallMillwall127231110
Cardiff CityCardiff City124440220
Ipswich TownIpswich Town125430220
Aston VillaAston Villa113530000
Norwich CityNorwich City117220120
SouthamptonSouthampton114430030
Bristol CityBristol City115151240
1–20 of 93
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Leeds United
Leeds United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Jul 1, 2024Free Transfer
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Leeds United
Leeds United
May 31, 2024End of loan
Leeds United
Leeds United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Jan 10, 2024Loan
Bristol City
Bristol City
Leeds United
Leeds United
Aug 11, 2016Transfer€870K
Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town
Bristol City
Bristol City
Jul 8, 2014Transfer
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town
Jul 1, 2010Free Transfer
Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
May 31, 2010End of loan
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town
Mar 17, 2010Loan
Arsenal U18
Arsenal U18
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Jul 1, 2009Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

3 titles won

Championships

Championship
Championship
1x Winner(2019/2020)
1x
League One
League One
1x Winner(2014/2015)
1x
EFL Trophy
EFL Trophy
1x Winner(2014/2015)
1x

About Luke Ayling

Luke Ayling plays as a defender for Middlesbrough. Throughout his career, Luke Ayling has scored 19 goals and provided 39 assists in 616 appearances across 4 clubs. In the Championship 2025/2026, Luke Ayling has contributed 1 goals and 5 assists in 46 appearances, earning an average rating of 7.1. A commanding presence at the back, Luke Ayling has made 616 career appearances, contributing 19 goals from defensive positions. Among the clubs he has represented — Middlesbrough, Leeds United, Bristol City, Yeovil Town — Luke Ayling was most prolific at Leeds United, where he scored 10 goals in 215 appearances. Throughout his career, Luke Ayling has won 3 trophies, including League One, EFL Trophy, Championship, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Luke Ayling stands 185 cm tall, weighs 72 kg.

Full Career Record — Luke Ayling

Luke Ayling's professional career spans from 2010 to 2026, a period of roughly 16 seasons over which he has amassed 616 appearances spread across 4 clubs. With 19 goals and 39 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 23/24 with Middlesbrough, when he registered 1 goals and 9 assists in 38 matches, playing 2394 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Middlesbrough, Luke Ayling played 47 matches, scoring 1 goals and providing 5 assists, with an average match rating of 7.06.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Luke Ayling has passed the 600-appearance milestone and has lifted 3 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Leeds United2016/2017 - 2023/2024215101617451——6.98
Yeovil Town2009/2010 - 2013/20141823014310———
Middlesbrough2023/20241142157715——7.06
Bristol City2014/2015 - 2015/2016105486827———
Total616193946303

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Middlesbrough471—3529907.06
24/25Middlesbrough290—1792107.01
23/24Middlesbrough381—23941107.15
23/24Leeds United30—102006.80
22/23Leeds United362—2228306.92
21/22Leeds United272—2289416.94
20/21Leeds United390—3491707.13
19/20Leeds United384—3254907.26
18/19Leeds United402—3427617.04
17/18Leeds United310—266040—
16/17Bristol City130—90100—
15/16Bristol City350—265630—
14/15Bristol City574—408140—
13/14Yeovil Town463—374280—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Luke Ayling play?
Luke Ayling plays as a Defender for Middlesbrough in the Championship. He has scored 1 goals in 46 appearances in the Championship 2025/2026, with an average rating of 7.1.
What team does Luke Ayling play for?
Luke Ayling currently plays for Middlesbrough in the Championship.
How old is Luke Ayling?
Luke Ayling is 34 years old, born on August 25, 1991. At 34, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Luke Ayling?
Luke Ayling is 185 cm tall. He weighs 72 kg.
How many trophies has Luke Ayling won?
Luke Ayling has won 3 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Middlesbrough.