Players like George Ilenikhena
STAS Monaco · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Ilenikhena's profile ↗
The players most similar to George Ilenikhena are Hyeon-gyu Oh, Neal Maupay, Nicolò Tresoldi. Doppel rates Hyeon-gyu Oh (Beşiktaş JK) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edin Džeko scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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George Ilenikhena is a goal-hungry striker with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his prowess as a penalty-box poacher. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his finishing ability and non-penalty goals per 90 minutes rank impressively in the top 19% and 16%, respectively. With a solid aerial presence and broad reliability, missing only nine games in the last three seasons, he demonstrates the potential to develop into a more complete forward.
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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyeon-gyu Ohsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 25 | €16m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Jonathan Davidsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Ilenikhena
≈ 100% George Ilenikhena · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 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
≈ 100% George Ilenikhena · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to George Ilenikhena?
Statistically, Hyeon-gyu Oh (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest look-alike to George Ilenikhena — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for George Ilenikhena?
By Doppel's fit score, Hyeon-gyu Oh (Beşiktaş JK) 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. Edin Džeko (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
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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