⬡ AI DNA · Live season

Al Ittihad· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to George Ilenikhena

Centre ForwardFrance19y€12.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlific

0.47G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,448 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Ligue 1 & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to George Ilenikhena

Folarin Balogun80% match
Monaco · Ligue 1 · €30.0M
Amine Gouiri80% match
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1 · €28.0M
Joaquín Panichelli80% match
Strasbourg · Ligue 1 · €25.0M

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Ilenikhena's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Intelligence Verdict

ShotsTop 10%

???Bottom 1%

“George Ilenikhena is a Poacher....”

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

George Ilenikhena is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to George Ilenikhena:

Folarin Balogun(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Amine Gouiri(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.54 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Joaquín Panichelli(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Folarin Balogun

Monaco · Ligue 1

England24yContract 2028

G/900.52

A/900.16

PoacherProlificIn form ↑

vs Ilenikhena: €18M more expensive · 5y older · +0.05 G/90

80% match

€30.0M

Ask about replacements for Ilenikhena

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to George Ilenikhena?▼

The top alternatives to George Ilenikhena based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Folarin Balogun, Amine Gouiri, Joaquín Panichelli, Mika Biereth, Terem Moffi. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to George Ilenikhena in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to George Ilenikhena in 2026 include Folarin Balogun (€30.0M), Amine Gouiri (€28.0M), Joaquín Panichelli (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does George Ilenikhena play and who plays similarly?▼

George Ilenikhena plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Folarin Balogun (England, €30.0M); Amine Gouiri (Algeria, €28.0M); Joaquín Panichelli (Argentina, €25.0M); Mika Biereth (Denmark, €22.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

← Back to George Ilenikhena's profile·Browse all players