Attacking midfielder

Wigan Athletic League One Lower

Akeel Higgins stats 2026/27

Akeel Higgins ranks top 16% for tackles and top 18% for expected goals (xG) among attacking midfielders in lower leagues on current form.

Age 21
Nationality England
Last match 1 month ago

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Appearances

2 starts

Goals

3 shots

Assists

1 key passes

Minutes

107

Rating

6.89

average

League One 2026/27 · Wigan Athletic

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other attacking midfielders in lower leagues

Strengths

Tackles1.87 per 90 Top 16%
Expected goals (xG)0.35 per 90 Top 18%
Pass completion80% Top 29%

Weaknesses

Key passes0.82 per 90 Bottom 30%

Similar playersClosest statistical profiles among attacking midfielders in lower leagues

T. Hansen Hobro 80% match

Kamari Doyle Leicester City 80% match

Omari Patrick Forest Green Rovers 80% match

Joe Grey York City 78% match

Alex Newby York City 78% match

Louie Marsh Chesterfield 78% match

Akeel Higgins match by match

Club career

36 apps · 3 goals · 2 assists

Season	Competition	Apps	Min	G	A	Rating
2026/27	League One Wigan Athletic	3 (2)	107	1	0	6.89
	EFL Trophy Wigan Athletic	1 (1)	63	0	–	6.99
	Carabao Cup Wigan Athletic	1 (0)	46	0	–	6.64
2025/26	League One Exeter City	27 (9)	1,035	1	1	6.62
	FA Cup Exeter City	3 (2)	194	1	1	6.84
	EFL Trophy Exeter City	1 (0)	30	0	–	6.22
Total		36	1,475	3	2	6.68

Personal

Full name: Akeel Higgins
Date of birth: 24 July 2005 (age 21)
Place of birth: England
Nationality: England

Playing

Club: Wigan Athletic
Shirt number: 17
Position: Attacking midfielder
League: League One
Benchmark tier: Lower

Positions played, recent matches

Attacking midfielder 60%
Striker 20%
Winger 10%
Wing-back 10%

Akeel Higgins FAQs

How many goals has Akeel Higgins scored this season?

Akeel Higgins has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists in 3 appearances (107 minutes) for Wigan Athletic in the League One 2026/27 season.

What position does Akeel Higgins play?

Akeel Higgins plays as a attacking midfielder for Wigan Athletic. OddAlerts benchmarks Akeel Higgins against 328 attacking midfielders in lower leagues.

What are Akeel Higgins's strengths?

On current form, Akeel Higgins's strongest areas compared with other attacking midfielders are tackles (top 16%, 1.87 per 90), expected goals (xG) (top 18%, 0.35 per 90) and pass completion (top 29%, 80%).

What is Akeel Higgins's average rating this season?

Akeel Higgins averages a match rating of 6.89 across 3 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to Akeel Higgins?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to Akeel Higgins on current form are T. Hansen (Hobro), Kamari Doyle (Leicester City) and Omari Patrick (Forest Green Rovers).

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