Liverpool- Games
- 15
- 11 starts
- Minutes
- 1,021
- 68 a game
- Goals
- 4
- 2.5 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 1.4 xA
Player profile
931 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Goal-scoring midfielder from a holding role
Mac Allister is one of the biggest goal threats among defensive midfielders, with goals, shots and non-penalty xG all in the top 5%, and he dribbles well. He intercepts rarely and his pass accuracy is below average for the role.
Key strengths
Goal threat. 0.39 goals per 90, percentile 95, and 0.23 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 97.
Shoots. 2.42 shots per 90, percentile 95.
Dribbling. 0.87 dribbles won per 90, percentile 83.
Areas for development
Few interceptions. 0.48 interceptions per 90, percentile 8.
Pass accuracy. 85.2% pass accuracy, percentile 24.
Similar players
- Edu Expósito EspanyolShots 95 v 86 and interceptions 8 v 17.
- Ryan Christie AFC BournemouthNon-penalty xG 97 v 98, goals 95 v 96.
- Ross Barkley Aston VillaGoals 95 v 99 and expected assists 70 v 71.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Goal threat. 0.39 goals per 90, percentile 95, and 0.23 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 97.
Shoots. 2.42 shots per 90, percentile 95.
Dribbling. 0.87 dribbles won per 90, percentile 83.
Areas for development
Few interceptions. 0.48 interceptions per 90, percentile 8.
Pass accuracy. 85.2% pass accuracy, percentile 24.
Similar players
- Edu Expósito EspanyolShots 95 v 86 and interceptions 8 v 17.
- Ryan Christie AFC BournemouthNon-penalty xG 97 v 98, goals 95 v 96.
- Ross Barkley Aston VillaGoals 95 v 99 and expected assists 70 v 71.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (11%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 16%, Middle third 57%, Final third 28%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 668 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1.02 | 14 | 8 | 7.13 |
| Champions League | 4 | 254 | 3 | 0 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.25 | 8 | 8 | 8.09 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 99 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.16 | 4 | 2 | 8.81 |
15 games
Match by match
- at
Fenerbahçe2–390′booked6.8 - v
Arsenal0–190′booked7.1 - v
Chelsea1–19′sub– - v
Brighton & Hove Albion2–090′7.4 - v
Villarreal4–390′2 goals9.3 - at
Brentford2–190′booked8.0 - at
LASK6–35′sub– - v
Manchester City0–390′6.4 - at
AFC Bournemouth1–090′7.6 - v
Tottenham Hotspur3–190′1 goal, 1 assist8.8 - v
Fulham0–030′sub6.9 - v
Atlético Madrid2–169′1 goal, booked8.3 - at
Ipswich Town2–084′booked7.3 - v
Nottingham Forest2–277′6.9 - at
Newcastle United2–227′sub6.6