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Ilijah Paul

Monterey BayUSL ChampionshipData current as of 04 November 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 also links 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 Lights25 Oct 20262 : 1Starter01-
Monterey Bay - Colorado Springs18 Oct 20260 : 1Starter00-
New Mexico United - Monterey Bay11 Oct 20263 : 1Starter01-
Orange County SC - Monterey Bay04 Oct 20261 : 2Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Lexington27 Sept 20262 : 3Starter00-
Charleston Battery - Monterey Bay19 Sept 20261 : 0Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Phoenix Rising06 Sept 20261 : 1Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Sacramento Republic30 Aug 20261 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Monterey Bay22 Aug 20263 : 1Starter01-
Oakland Roots - Monterey Bay16 Aug 20261 : 1Starter10馃煥 1-
Monterey Bay - New Mexico United09 Aug 20262 : 5Starter00-
El Paso Locomotive - Monterey Bay06 Aug 20261 : 0Starter00-
Lexington - Monterey Bay01 Aug 20263 : 2Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Orange County SC26 Jul 20261 : 2Starter10馃煥 1-
San Antonio - Monterey Bay05 Jul 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.