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Ilijah Paul

Monterey BayUSL ChampionshipData current as of 17 September 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 23 appearances, the player has completed 1906 minutes, scored 5 goals and recorded 4 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 39, Shots on target: 14, Shot accuracy: 35.9%, Expected goals (xG): 5.29 and Non-penalty xG: 5.29.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 23, Interceptions: 8, Clearances: 7 and Duels won: 102.

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

Season overview

23Appearances
1,906Minutes
5Goals
4Assists
6.89Average rating
9Goal involvements0.42 per 90

Playing time and performance

23Appearances
17Starts
1,906Minutes
0.24Goals per 90
0.19Assists per 90
6.89Average rating

Player strengths

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

Average rating77 / 100

Above average

Goals / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Expected goals (xG) / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Shots / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Shots on target / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Shot conversion67 / 100

Above average

Assists / per 9079 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9072 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.14
Starting rate
89.47%
Minutes per appearance
82.87
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Attacking

5Goals
39Shots2.26 per 90
14Shots on target0.81 per 90
35.9%Shot accuracy
10.3%Shot conversion
5.29Expected goals (xG)0.31 per 90
5.29Non-penalty xG0.31 per 90

Chance creation

4Assists0.19 per 90
2.99Expected assists (xA)0.17 per 90
18Key passes1.04 per 90
11Crosses0.64 per 90

Passing and possession

341Passes19.75 per 90
273Completed passes15.81 per 90
80.1%Pass completion
29Dribbles1.68 per 90
10Successful dribbles34.0%

Defending

23Tackles1.33 per 90
8Interceptions0.46 per 90
7Clearances0.41 per 90
3Blocks0.17 per 90
102Duels won39.0%
40Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

6Yellow cards
0Red cards
30Fouls drawn
49Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Monterey Bay - Phoenix Rising06 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Sacramento Republic30 Aug 20260 : 0Starter00-
Rhode Island - Monterey Bay22 Aug 20260 : 0Starter01-
Oakland Roots - Monterey Bay16 Aug 20260 : 0Starter10馃煥 1-
Monterey Bay - New Mexico United09 Aug 20260 : 0Starter00-
El Paso Locomotive - Monterey Bay06 Aug 20260 : 0Starter00-
Lexington - Monterey Bay01 Aug 20260 : 0Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Orange County SC26 Jul 20260 : 0Starter10馃煥 1-
San Antonio - Monterey Bay05 Jul 20260 : 0Starter00馃煥 1-
Monterey Bay - El Paso Locomotive21 Jun 20261 : 0Starter10-
Tulsa Roughnecks - Monterey Bay18 Jun 20262 : 0Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Sporting JAX11 Jun 20262 : 1Starter01-
Monterey Bay - Loudoun United31 May 20264 : 1Starter01-
Monterey Bay - Birmingham Legion24 May 20262 : 0Starter01-
Lexington - Monterey Bay08 May 20263 : 1Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship231,90654
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 4 assists in 23 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Ilijah Paul played?

The 2026 record contains 1906 minutes across 23 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.