Godts likened to Kvaratskhelia as PSG eye his breakthrough
Mika Godts arrived at Paris Saint-Germain as one of Belgium’s brightest prospects, yet carving a place in a squad that vies for Europe’s top honours demands more than raw talent. The 21‑year‑old winger, fresh from a standout Ajax season, is now under the scrutiny of Luis Enrique as he seeks regular minutes in the French capital.
Ajax pedigree fuels PSG investment
During the 2025/26 campaign Godts netted 17 goals and supplied 15 assists in 44 appearances for Ajax, earning the Eredivisie’s best young player award and the club’s talent of the season prize. Those figures convinced PSG to part with €55 million for his services, a fee reflecting the Dutch club’s belief in his potential.
Oscar García, Godts’s former Ajax coach, highlighted the move as a natural step, noting that working with Luis Enrique – a manager famed for collective attacking work‑rate – could accelerate the Belgian’s development.
Comparisons with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Brian Brobbey, Godts’s former teammate at Ajax and now a Sunderland striker, told L’Équipe that the Belgian shares key traits with Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. “He is the same type of player as Kvaratskhelia. Of course Kvara has more experience, but Mika will learn from him and I am sure he will find his place in Paris,” Brobbey said.
Brobbey stressed that while the comparison does not imply immediate parity, the similarity in creativity, dribbling ability and defensive discipline could see Godts develop into a valuable asset for PSG’s midfield flank.
Oscar Garcia backs Mika Godts as PSG gamble seeks breakthrough
Since joining, Godts has featured in six matches, accumulating 144 minutes without starting a game. He has shown flashes of one‑on‑one skill and a willingness to help defensively, yet has yet to exert a consistent influence on matches.
International duty offered a boost: Godts earned minutes for Belgium, scoring a goal that impressed Luis Enrique, who praised the youngster’s personality and noted that adaptation to the French side remains ongoing.
The primary obstacle remains the competition for places. Kvaratskhelia already occupies a prominent role in Enrique’s project, while other attackers also battle for minutes in a squad built to contest the Champions League and domestic titles.
García remains optimistic, asserting that Godts’s speed, agility and high‑intensity ball‑carrying could make him an important figure for Paris Saint‑Germain in the medium term, provided he exercises patience during this developmental phase.