Field Insider
55.7
3%
Ratingi
28.1
±0%
Seasoni
18.7
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 25 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameMarley Martin Mickaël Justin Aké
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityFrance
Age25
Date of birth5 Jan 2001
BirthplaceBéziers
Height178 cm
Shirt number#11
ClubZulte Waregem
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Central midfielderalso played FWD

Season stats

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8
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
674
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Zulte Waregem.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Jupiler Pro League110908.2

Scout report

Squad depthCentral midfielder

M. Aké is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Zulte Waregem, rated 54.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 30th of 145 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 workmanlike campaign that ranks 11th of 20 of the 20 central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League, on 8 goals, 0 assists and 1.856 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 28 → 28). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2025/26.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 54, top 35% of the 20 central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League. At 25 Aké is in his prime years, and a market index of 18.7 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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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 35% central midfielders · Jupiler Pro LeagueCurrent season11th of 20 central midfielders · Jupiler Pro League11th-best central midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League30th in the Jupiler Pro League · potential7th-highest potential central midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League
54.4
Ratingi
7th of 20 central 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 8th of 18 · a mid-table side

30
Apps
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 central 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 54.4, Aké carries the 7th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League (top 35%). 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals8

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles26
Interceptions10

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.