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Ilijah Paul

Monterey BayUSL ChampionshipData current as of November 04, 2026
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NationalityUSA
PositionForward
Age24 years
Height183 cm
Weight81 kg
Shirt number20

Ilijah Paul: season at a glance

Ilijah Paul represents Monterey Bay in USL Championship during the 2026 season. Across 29 appearances, the player has completed 2415 minutes, scored 5 goals and recorded 6 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 55, Shots on target: 20, Shot accuracy: 36.4%, Expected goals (xG): 7.40, and Non-penalty xG: 7.40.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 28, Interceptions: 9, Clearances: 15, and Duels won: 152.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

29Appearances
2,415Minutes
5Goals
6Assists
6.84Average rating
11Goal involvements0.41 per 90

Playing time and performance

29Appearances
27Starts
2,415Minutes
0.19Goals per 90
0.22Assists per 90
6.84Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating74 / 100

Above average

Goals / per 9076 / 100

Above average

Expected goals (xG) / per 9080 / 100

Above average

Shots / per 9079 / 100

Above average

Shots on target / per 9080 / 100

Above average

Shot conversion61 / 100

Around average

Assists / per 9090 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
-2.40
Assists minus xA
+0.66
xG per shot
0.13
Starting rate
93.1%
Minutes per appearance
83.28
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Attacking

5Goals
55Shots2.05 per 90
20Shots on target0.75 per 90
36.4%Shot accuracy
9.1%Shot conversion
7.40Expected goals (xG)0.28 per 90
7.40Non-penalty xG0.28 per 90

Chance creation

6Assists0.22 per 90
5.34Expected assists (xA)0.20 per 90
27Key passes1.01 per 90
15Crosses0.56 per 90

Passing and possession

515Passes19.19 per 90
409Completed passes15.24 per 90
79.4%Pass completion
46Dribbles1.71 per 90
18Successful dribbles39.0%

Defending

28Tackles1.04 per 90
9Interceptions0.34 per 90
15Clearances0.56 per 90
3Blocks0.11 per 90
152Duels won38.0%
58Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

6Yellow cards
0Red cards
49Fouls drawn
72Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Monterey Bay - Las Vegas LightsOct 25, 20262 : 1Starter01-
Monterey Bay - Colorado SpringsOct 18, 20260 : 1Starter00-
New Mexico United - Monterey BayOct 11, 20263 : 1Starter01-
Orange County SC - Monterey BayOct 04, 20261 : 2Starter00-
Monterey Bay - LexingtonSep 27, 20262 : 3Starter00-
Charleston Battery - Monterey BaySep 19, 20261 : 0Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Phoenix RisingSep 06, 20261 : 1Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Sacramento RepublicAug 30, 20261 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Monterey BayAug 22, 20263 : 1Starter01-
Oakland Roots - Monterey BayAug 16, 20261 : 1Starter10馃煥 1-
Monterey Bay - New Mexico UnitedAug 09, 20262 : 5Starter00-
El Paso Locomotive - Monterey BayAug 06, 20261 : 0Starter00-
Lexington - Monterey BayAug 01, 20263 : 2Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Orange County SCJul 26, 20261 : 2Starter10馃煥 1-
San Antonio - Monterey BayJul 05, 20260 : 0Starter00馃煥 1-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship292,41556
2025USL Championship191,24242

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Ilijah Paul play for?

Ilijah Paul is listed with Monterey Bay in USL Championship for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Ilijah Paul have?

Ilijah Paul has 5 goals and 6 assists in 29 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Ilijah Paul played?

The 2026 record contains 2415 minutes across 29 appearances.

What statistics are available for Ilijah Paul?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.