George Ilenikhena

George Ilenikhena of Al-Ittihad was born in Lagos, Nigeria on 16 August 2006 (age 19).

George Ilenikhena, born 16 August 2006 (age 19), is a French striker with Al-Ittihad. Still early in his senior career, he has already had a spell at Royal Antwerp that gave a clearer view of his output than the usual guesswork around young forwards.

His most productive league season came in 2023-24 with Antwerp, when he scored eight goals in 28 appearances. That is a useful return for a teenager, though not the sort of evidence that should have anyone reaching for the bunting.

By 2025-26, Ilenikhena was with Al-Ittihad, where he has made two Pro League appearances and has yet to score in the league. His career remains in its early stages: a French striker who showed promise in Belgium and is now trying to build regular senior minutes in Saudi Arabia.

📈 Key stats and insights

George Ilenikhena made two Pro League appearances for Al-Ittihad in 2025-26

George Ilenikhena started one of his two league appearances

George Ilenikhena did not score in the 2025-26 Pro League

George Ilenikhena's listed transfer fees rose from 5.2 million to 14 million to 29 million

George Ilenikhena is 19 and has already had three paid transfers

Last updated 30 May 2026. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position: Forward
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George Ilenikhena

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1.85m (6ft)
Height: 76kg (11st 13lb)
Weight: 16 August 2006 (age 19)
Date of Birth: Lagos
Birthplace: Nigeria 🇳🇬
Country of Birth: Al-Ittihad
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📊 Season stats

Team: Al-Ittihad
Pro League 2025 - 2026
Games: 2
Starting: 1
Substitute: 1
Unused: 32
Utilisation: 6%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

George Ilenikhena had a peripheral Pro League role for Al-Ittihad in 2025-26, making two appearances with one start and no goals. The sample points to a rotational or settling-in role rather than a settled starting striker, with one yellow card the only notable event in limited league involvement.

📋 Career stats

Team: Al-Ittihad
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Games: 2
Goals: -

Team: Monaco
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 15
Goals: 2

Team: Monaco
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 23
Goals: 3

Team: Royal Antwerp
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Belgium 🇧🇪
Games: 28
Goals: 8

Team: Amiens
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 17
Goals: 2

Ilenikhena's career path has moved quickly for a 19-year-old, from Amiens to Royal Antwerp, then Monaco and Al-Ittihad. The supplied career log credits him with two goals at Amiens, eight at Antwerp and five across Monaco entries, suggesting early scoring production that helped drive each step up, although the appearance totals in the log are not usable.

💰 Transfers

Team: Al-Ittihad
2 February 2026
From: Monaco
Type: Fee (£29m)

Team: Monaco
25 July 2024
From: Royal Antwerp
Type: Fee (£14m)

Team: Royal Antwerp
1 July 2023
From: Amiens
Type: Fee (£5.2m)

Team: Amiens
1 July 2022
Type: Signed

The transfer history shows a sharp rise in valuation: Amiens to Royal Antwerp for 5.2 million, Royal Antwerp to Monaco for 14 million, then Monaco to Al-Ittihad for 29 million. That sequence reflects a move up from development football into a major European platform, followed by a high-value switch to Saudi Arabia.

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