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Full nameMarley Martin Mickaël Justin Aké
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityFrance
Age25
Date of birth5 Jan 2001
BirthplaceBéziers
Height178 cm
Shirt number#39
ClubZulte Waregem
Defensive midfielderalso played FWD
30
Appearances
8
Goals
0
Assists
1746
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Zulte Waregem.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Jupiler Pro League308017466.89

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

M. Aké is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Zulte Waregem, rated 54.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 95th of 311 on scout potential in the Jupiler Pro League. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (53.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.86 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Aké.

Judged on this season alone, Aké graded 35 — a solid campaign that ranks top 40% of the 58 defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League, on 8 goals, 0 assists and 1.856 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 35). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 55, top 37% of the 58 defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League. At 25 Aké is in his prime years, and a market index of 18.7 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/265 clubs
Current potentialTop 37% defensive midfielders · Jupiler Pro LeagueCurrent seasonTop 40% defensive midfielders · Jupiler Pro League23rd-best defensive midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League95th in the Jupiler Pro League · potential21st-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League
54.8
Ratingi
21st of 58 defensive midfielders
35.4
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
53.9%
Minutes
rotation minutes
1.86
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Zulte Waregem finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side

1.86
Def. / 90
26
Tackles
10
Interceptions
4
Clean sheets

1.86 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 8 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.41 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 53.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.86 defensive actions per 90 for the position.

Outlook

With a Rating of 54.8, Aké carries the 21st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League (top 37%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.86 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.