Ainsley Maitland-Niles

28-Year-Old Midfielder/DefenderM/D
Lyon
Ligue 1
Generates assist
M/DLyon
April 25, 2026
Maitland-Niles assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over AJ Auxerre.
ANALYSIS
Maitland-Niles did create two chances and was able to log an assist in Lyon's win. The winger will be an important player in the attack against Rennes, a team which has been susceptible to giving up goals as it has allowed 41 across 30 domestic matches.
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Available against Angers
M/DLyon
March 31, 2026
Maitland-Niles (adductor) was back training with the squad this week and is available to play for Sunday's clash against Angers, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres OL. "Maitland-Niles is available to play."
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Out two weeks
M/DLyon
March 6, 2026
Maitland-Niles is out for two weeks due toa groin injury, according to manager Paulo Fonseca. "Ainsley has joined the injured list for perhaps two weeks with an adductor injury."
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Suffers adductor issue
M/DLyon
March 5, 2026
Maitland-Niles was forced off in the second half of Thursday's Coupe de France defeat against Lens due to an adductor issue, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres. "Regarding Ainsley, it seems to be an adductor problem. We'll know more very soon."
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Assists at Monaco
M/DLyon
January 6, 2026
Maitland-Niles assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Monaco.
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Clears suspension
M/DLyon
December 15, 2025
Maitland-Niles is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Could leave Lyon soon
M/DLyon
December 31, 2023
Lyon are open to offers for Maitland-Niles, according to L'Équipe.
ANALYSIS
The England international has a contract until 2027 but is reportedly on the club's transfer list alongside Skelly Alvero, Dejan Lovren and Mama Baldé. Maitland-Niles has struggled to make an impact at Lyon, and he's on the transfer list due to his high wages.
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