George Ilenikhena - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Fit for bench Ilenikhena (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Galatasaray.

Impact Ilenikhena is with the team Tuesday after his injury, only missing one match due to the knee issue. He mainly serves from the bench and will likely remain in a limited role moving forward, starting in only two of his 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Galatasaray Ilenikhena (knee) is an option for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray, the club announced.

Impact Ilenikhena missed Friday's clash against Brest due to knee discomfort that revealed to be only minor since he is back available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray. The striker will likely resume his rotational role for the Diagonale, just like he had since the beginning of the season.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with knee discomfort Ilenikhena won't be available for Friday's clash against Brest due to knee discomfort, the club announced.

Impact Ilenikhena has been dealing with a knee discomfort this week and won't be available for Friday's game against the Ti Zef. The striker will hope to recover in time for the clash against Galatasaray on Tuesday in the Champions League, although he should remain a bench option mainly moving forward at Monaco.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots off bench Ilenikhena registered three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nice.

Impact For the 2025-26 Ligue 1, Ilenikhena updated his season high in shots and doubled his shot tally. In six appearances, he has that many shots (three on goal), getting two goals in the process.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Late goal again Ilenikhena scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 win over Metz.

Impact During the Monaco-Metz game's 68th minute, Ilenikhena replaced Mika Biereth. The former's latest goal required extra time. For the month of September, Ilenikhena's two appearces include that many goals.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fati stars in Monaco's win after PSG game at Marseille moved to Monday over weather risk

Former teenage prodigy Ansu Fati scored less than one minute into his Ligue 1 debut and added another goal as Monaco beat Metz 5-2 to move up to second place

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Nets late game winner Ilenikhena scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Auxerre.

Impact Ilenikhena entered the match in the 78th minute and scored the game winning goal in the 89th. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he's made three substitute appearances to begin the new campaign.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ilenikhena's 89th-minute header gives Monaco 2-1 win at 10-man Auxerre

George Ilenikhena's late header has secured a 2-1 victory for Monaco over Auxerre in the French league

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Scores off bench Ilenikhena scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Benfica.

Impact Ilenikhena scored just one minute after coming on. He thought he had forced extra time, but Benfica equalized minutes later to end Monaco's hopes. It was his second Champions League goal of the season despite not starting, showing he can make an impact off the bench. His next chance to play will be Saturday against Lille.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace in blowout win Ilenikhena scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 7-1 victory against Nantes.

Impact Ilenikhena played for the first time since Dec. 18 but made sure to make his presence felt in this one, netting two goals in a short-lived 29-minute came off the bench. He's not going to be this prolific on a regular basis, though, and his fantasy upside won't increase too much as long as he continues to play off the bench.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable to play Friday Ilenikhena (groin) is not in the squad list for Friday's game against Montpellier.

Impact Ilenikhena continues to recover from his groin injury and will not be available for Friday's match. His next potential appearance is set for Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Aston Villa.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up groin injury Ilenikhena (groin) will miss the Ligue 1 game against Nantes on Friday due to a groin injury, according to Monaco Matin.

Impact Ilenikhena's absence is unlikely to affect the starting XI, as he has primarily been used as a bench option for Monaco, with Breel Embolo serving as the preferred striker. Ilenikhena's next opportunity to feature in a Ligue 1 match will be against Montpellier on Jan. 17.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Ilenikhena scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Strasbourg.

Impact Ilenikhena scored his first league goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted strike in the 91st minute to take the 3-1 lead. It came on one of two shots he took in his 45 minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ilenikhena has a chance to shine in Monaco's attack with Balogun injured

An injury to French leader Monaco’s main striker has given 18-year-old George Ilenikhena a golden opportunity to make a name for himself

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Assist in victory Ilenikhena assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Le Havre.

Impact Ilenikhena earned his first start of the season Sunday, playing 86 minutes in the win. He did well with his time, notching an assist on Folarin Balogun's goal in the 70th minute. This marks his second goal contribution of the season, having earned one in consecutive matches after scoring in their last match out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reserve goal during upset Ilenikhena scored one goal on two shots (one on goal) across 31 minutes during Monaco's 2-1 win Thursday against Barcelona.

Impact Since signing with Monaco, Ilenikhena has been a reserve. But also, it has used him for every game, including the Monaco team's UCL opener Thursday. Ilenikhena used his reserve appearance to log Monaco's game-winning goal, resulting in an upset win in favor of the French team. Even with it stacked in forward depth, he will look to make his way up, which should be much more possible now after the game-winner against Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Fati stars in Monaco's win after PSG game at Marseille moved to Monday over weather risk

Ilenikhena's 89th-minute header gives Monaco 2-1 win at 10-man Auxerre

Ilenikhena has a chance to shine in Monaco's attack with Balogun injured