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STRoyal Antwerp FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Ilenikhena's profile ↗

George Ilenikhena is a striker for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, with 23 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Ilenikhena include Hyeon-gyu Oh from KRC Genk, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Neal Maupay of Brentford, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players share comparable roles and performance metrics, making them suitable alternatives.

About George Ilenikhena

George Ilenikhena is a goal-hungry striker, showcasing his prowess as a penalty-box poacher with an impressive non-penalty goals rate in the top 16% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 43%, his finishing ability and aerial prowess stand out, making him a consistent threat in the attacking third. With just nine games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable option for his team, though his involvement in build-up play could use improvement.

Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to George Ilenikhena

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Hyeon-gyu Ohsimilar↗KRC Genk25€16m9582
2Neal Maupaysimilar↗Brentford30€4.1m9183
3Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗Club Brugge KV22€27m9184
4Troy Parrottsimilar↗AZ Alkmaar24€23m9184
5Folarin Balogunsimilar↗AS Monaco25€36m9182
6Deniz Undavsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart30€20m9182
7Jonathan Davidsimilar↗Lille26€29m9082
8Ferran Torressimilar↗FC Barcelona26€54m9082
9Edin Džekosimilar↗Fenerbahçe40€900k9084
10Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United28€9.1m9082
11Olivier Giroudsimilar↗AC Milan40€900k9085
12Elye Wahisimilar↗RC Lens23€19m8982

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match George Ilenikhena

1. Hyeon-gyu OhKRC Genk82/100

≈ 100% George Ilenikhena · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90

2. Neal MaupayBrentford83/100

≈ 100% George Ilenikhena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

3. Nicolò TresoldiClub Brugge KV84/100

≈ 100% George Ilenikhena · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for George Ilenikhena?

By Doppel's fit score, Hyeon-gyu Oh (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to George Ilenikhena, with a 82/100 overall match. Neal Maupay and Nicolò Tresoldi are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to George Ilenikhena?

Yes. Neal Maupay (Brentford) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €4.1m.

How does Doppel find players similar to George Ilenikhena?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Ilenikhena's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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