Mika Godts Scout Report At Jong Genk 2022/2023: The Potential Heir To Eden Hazard In Belgium – Analysis

Belgium is one of the leading developers of talent in all of world football.

Many players playing at the highest level today forged their path in the Northwestern Europe country.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne are good examples.

Mika Godts could very well become the next one to make his way out of Belgium.

The 17-year old Belgium winger currently plays for Jong Genk in the Challenger Pro League, the second division of Belgian football.

The problem that Genk currently has is that Godts is out of contract in the summer, with AC Milan and Ajax interested in signing him. 

This tactical analysis and Mika Godts scout report will look at the potential shown by the Belgian youngster, as well as some strengths beginning to show in his game.

The Mika Godts scout report will also analyse why KRC Genk need to do everything they can to give the 17-year-old a new contract, which would allow him to become part of the first team and show his talent on the biggest stages. 

Mika Godts Player profile 

Mika Godts is primarily a left winger, with the 17-year old normally being deployed on the left hand side of either a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3.

The Belgian prodigy is a right-footed attacker playing on the left-hand side, which allows him to drive towards the penalty box before cutting inside and attempting a shot on goal.

Godts also likes to take opposition defenders on, and will drive at fullbacks to attempt to dribble past them in 1v1.

Mika Godts style of play is very similar to Eden Hazard, especially during his time at Chelsea, when he was one os if not the best wide players in the Premier League. 

Mika Godts Heat Map

The Mika Godts heat map above shows us the 17-year-olds average positioning while playing in the Challenger Pro League.

As we can see, the Belgian essentially rules the left hand side of the pitch, with him being involved pretty often inside the 18-yard box as well.

Godts will also track back and help out defensively as well, with him displaying a very positive work rate.