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M. Lilepo

Project playerAl Ahly · 29 yrsStarterNew signing

Profile

Full nameGlody Makabi Lilepo
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityCongo DR
Age29
Date of birth27 Jul 1997
BirthplaceKinshasa
Height185 cm
Shirt number#99
ClubAl Ahly
Attacking midfielderalso played FWD
25
Appearances
5
Goals
4
Assists
2104
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Kaizer Chiefs.

Also this season

Earlier this season at Kaizer ChiefsCAF Confederation Cup: 4 apps, 2g 0a, 306 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at Al Ahly; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier Soccer Leagueat Kaizer Chiefs255421046.95
CAF Confederation Cupat Kaizer Chiefs4203067.15

Scout report

Project playerAttacking midfielder

M. Lilepo is a 29-year-old attacking midfielder at Al Ahly, enjoying a standout season — 5 goals and 4 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 33, top 20% of Premier League attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20, ranking 347th of 347 in the Premier League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (93.5% of available minutes). He brings 0.39 goal contributions per 90 (0.21 goals, 0.17 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Lilepo.

Judged on this season alone, Lilepo graded 33 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 45 attacking midfielders in the Premier League, on 5 goals and 4 assists in 25 appearances (0.385 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 33). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 20, 45th of 45 of the 45 attacking midfielders in the Premier League. At 29 Lilepo is in his prime years, and a market index of 2.4 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Lilepo is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Stepped up 2025/26
20
Ratingi
45th of 45 attacking midfielders
32.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
93.5%
Minutes
near ever-present
0.39
Goal contrib / 90
productive for the role

Output in context · Al Ahly finished 3rd of 21 · an upper-table side

25
Apps
5
Goals
4
Assists
9
G+A
0.2
Goals / app

5 goals in 25 appearances (0.2 per game) for an upper-table side. He also laid on 4 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 9 goal contributions (0.36 per appearance).

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 93.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.39 goal contributions per 90 (0.21 goals, 0.17 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.41 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 20, Lilepo carries the 45th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Premier League of 45. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.39 goal contributions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals5
Shots on target32
Shots73

Passing

Assists4
Pass accuracy75%

Possession

Successful dribbles26
Dribble success44.8%
Fouls won40

Defending

Tackles17
Interceptions15
Blocks1
Fouls committed17

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.