Karlie Lema

Karlie Lema is a forward for Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). At 23 years old, she has quickly become a player to watch, despite having just begun her professional career with two match appearances totaling 120 minutes. While she has yet to score or assist, her underlying statistics indicate significant potential. With an expected goals (xG) of 0.62 per game and a shot rate of nearly 6 per game, Lema demonstrates a knack for getting into dangerous positions and creating scoring opportunities for herself. Her progressive carrying distance of 53.53 per game underscores her ability to advance the ball effectively, marking her as a dynamic presence in the attacking third.

Defensively, Lema contributes as well, with 2.99 interceptions and 4.98 challenges per game, both adjusted for possession. Her challenge success rate of 56% reflects her tenacity and effort, characterizing her as a worker, a player archetype known for endless running and pressing capabilities. These attributes make her an integral member of Bay FC, despite her not being heavily involved in goal contributions yet. Additionally, Lema has a Playmaker Rank of 4.5, suggesting room for development in playmaking abilities, but her estimated transfer value of €131K indicates that she is on the radar for potential club investments looking to harness her work ethic and attacking promise.