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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick away from a standing start, helpful when covering the right flank. (conf 0.5)
Good recovery pace, a long-standing strength since his Arsenal days. (conf 0.5)
Nimble and balanced on the turn, suited to multiple positions. (conf 0.45)
Covers a full flank repeatedly and has been a regular at Lyon. (conf 0.45)
Control
Reliable control under moderate pressure without being spectacular. (conf 0.45)
Can carry the ball in transition though not a main creative dribbler. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable at shielding in open play but not a strong, physical presence. (conf 0.4)
Limited threat from distance, striking is not a major strength. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Tidy and simple short passer, comfortable on the ball as ex-midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Serviceable range of passing but not a standout distributor. (conf 0.4)
Functional delivery when advancing high up the right flank. (conf 0.4)
Good basic reading of play with little creative ambition. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Seldom a scorer, with very few goals over a long career. (conf 0.35)
Takes few shots and chooses them sensibly. (conf 0.35)
Understands overlapping and underlapping runs from his wide-midfield past. (conf 0.4)
Has not been a dead-ball taker at any of his clubs. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Competent in the air but not an aerial specialist as a full-back. (conf 0.4)
Combative in one-on-one defending after years in a variety of roles. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Energetic presser able to harass opponents high up the pitch. (conf 0.45)
Wins the ball back with timely tackles and covering interceptions. (conf 0.45)
Positional sense is sound after years across several defensive roles. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Fairly composed at the back with the experience of European football. (conf 0.4)
Sensible choices, learned playing in the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1. (conf 0.4)
High work rate across a long career as a utility player. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Suffered a broken leg in 2018, otherwise logged heavy minutes at Lyon. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Now 29, so limited headroom beyond his present level. (conf 0.35)
Well-travelled with an England cap record, but not a star name. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is an English defender who plays mainly at right-back or wing-back, with the ability to play in central midfield, and is known for his pace, energy and versatility. He came through Arsenal's academy and spent loan spells at Ipswich Town, West Bromwich Albion, Roma and Southampton before moving to Lyon in 2023. He joined Everton from Lyon on 1 September 2026 on a three-year deal. He won the 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup with England and has won five senior caps for England.
Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2019-20 and the UEFA Conference League with Roma in 2021-22.
Scored on his Everton debut after joining from Lyon in September 2026.