George Ilenikhena
Monaco

George Ilenikhena

George Ilenikhena of Monaco was born in Lagos, Nigeria on 16 August 2006 (age 18)

Born in Nigeria on 16 August 2006, George Ilenikhena is a forward currently lighting up the fields of Ligue 1 for Monaco at the age of 18. Predominantly operating as a striker, Ilenikhena stands tall at 6ft (1.85m) and weighs in at 11st 13lb (76kg). For those fond of shirt numbers, you can find him donning the number 21 on his back.

Ilenikhena kicked off his professional career in July 2022 when he signed for Amiens in France's Ligue 2. Despite his tender age, he managed to clock up an impressive 17 first team appearances, notching two goals into his burgeoning career tally during his debut season.

His performances in France sparked interest from further afield and, just a year later in July 2023, he transferred to Royal Antwerp in Belgium's Pro League. The move was reported by sources to be around the £5.2m mark. A busy year followed with Ilenikhena making his mark by appearing 28 times in the first team, netting eight goals to boot.

The young Nigerian's star kept rising, and a year later in July 2024, he was on the move again. This time, he made a significant jump to one of France's top flight clubs, Monaco, in a deal said to be worth around £14m. During his first season with Monaco, Ilenikhena made steady strides, already recording seven league appearances.

Most impressively, Ilenikhena has graced the grand stage of the Champions League in the current 2024-2025 season with Monaco. His forays into Europe's premier club competition have seen him score once in two appearances, both times from the bench.

Many eyes will be on this young forward as he continues to enhance his reputation on both domestic and European frontiers.

This player profile is regularly updated with the help of AI. Last updated 17 October 2024. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
George Ilenikhena
ST
1.85m (6ft)
Height
21
Squad Number
76kg (11st 13lb)
Weight
16 August 2006 (age 18)
Date of Birth
Lagos
Birthplace
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Country of Birth
Monaco
Team

Season stats

Team
Monaco
Monaco
Ligue 1 2024 - 2025
Games
14
Starting
4
Substitute
10
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
-
Substitute
4
Unused
1
Utilisation
80%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Monaco
Monaco
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
14
Goals
1
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
28
Goals
8
Team
Amiens
Amiens
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
17
Goals
2

Transfers

Team
Monaco
Monaco
25 July 2024
From
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Type
Fee (£14m)
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
1 July 2023
From
Amiens
Amiens
Type
Fee (£5.2m)
Team
Amiens
Amiens
1 July 2022
Type
Signed

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