Mika Godts

Mika Godts (born 7 July 2005) is a Belgian footballer who plays for Jong Ajax as an attacker in the Eerste Divisie.

Mika Godts
Personal information
Full name Mika Marcel Godts
Date of birth (2005-07-07) 7 July 2005
Place of birth Leuven, Belgium
Height 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacker
Club information
Current team
 Jong Ajax
Youth career
0000–2020 Anderlecht
2020-2022 Genk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Jong Genk 19 (7)
2023– Jong Ajax 1 (1)
International career
2020-21 Belgium U17 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:15, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

Early life

From Leuven, Godts was initially a youth player at Anderlecht before signing with Genk in 2020. He also represented Belgium at under-17 level for the first time in 2020.[1]

Career

Genk

During the 2022-23 season Godts played 19 times for Jong Genk in the Challenger Pro League scoring 7 goals.[2] Godts signalled he had no intention to sign a new contract with the club as he approached a contract expiry date of June 2023.[3][4]

Ajax

On 31 January, 2023 Godts signed for Ajax on a two-and-a-half year contract.[5] Ajax paid €1million with a sell-on clause reported to have been negotiated.[6] Godts made a goal-scoring debut for Jong Ajax on 20 February, 2023 in a 4-2 home against MVV Maastricht.[7][8]

Style of play

Godts is described as a left sided winger who can also play centrally,[9] He has drawn comparisons with Belgian former international Eden Hazard.[10]

References
  1. "Ajax strictly Belgian youth international (17)". vi.nl. January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  2. "Why foreign clubs rush on Belgian talents in post-training". Walfoot. January 26, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  3. "Mika Godts richt zich nog niet op transfer: "Zorgen dat we in 1B blijven"". Voetbalkrant. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  4. "On the start, the great talent Mika Godts scores a superb goal with Jong Genk". Walfoot. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  5. "Racing Genk sees super talent Mika Godts (17) leave for Ajax". Sporza.be. January 31, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  6. "Genk loses a young talent who goes to Ajax: the clubs have reached an agreement". Walfoot. January 30, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  7. "AJAX II VS. MVV 4-2". Soccerway. February 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  8. "Football Talk. Godts scoort in debuutmatch voor Jong Ajax". hln.be. February 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  9. "De Telegraaf: Milan among multiple big clubs trying to sign Belgian youngster". Sempremilan. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  10. "BnR Scout: Mika Godts, the new Hazard". Bolanarese.pt. January 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
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