Mika Marcel Godts (; born 7 June 2005) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Belgium national team.

Early life Born in Tienen, Godts began playing football at a young age. He started playing for Ksc Grimbergen where he was discovered by the youth setup of Anderlecht, where he developed his technical and tactical skills, before signing with Genk in 2020. He also represented Belgium at under-17 level for the first time in 2020.

Club career

Genk Godts progressed to Jong Genk, Genk's reserve team, competing in the Challenger Pro League. During the first half of the 2022–23 season, he made 19 appearances and scored 7 goals. As his contract approached its expiry date in June 2023, Godts indicated he did not intend to sign a new deal with Genk, attracting interest from other clubs.

Ajax

On 31 January 2023, Godts signed for Ajax on a contract until June 2025, with Ajax paying a reported fee of €1 million plus a sell-on clause. He initially joined Jong Ajax, making a goal-scoring debut on 20 February 2023 in a 4–2 Eerste Divisie home win against MVV Maastricht. His performances quickly earned him a first-team call-up, and on 9 April 2023, he made his Eredivisie debut for Ajax as a substitute in a 4–0 home win over Fortuna Sittard. Godts also featured as a substitute in the 2023 KNVB Cup final against PSV Eindhoven, scoring his penalty in the shoot-out which Ajax ultimately lost. He continued to gain experience primarily with Jong Ajax for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.

During the 2023–24 season, Godts split his time between Jong Ajax, where he scored 6 goals in 14 appearances, and the first team. His integration into the senior squad was significantly hampered by a thigh injury sustained near the start of the season, which kept him sidelined for approximately three months. Despite the setback, he made 13 Eredivisie appearances and gained his first taste of European football with 3 appearances off the bench in the UEFA Europa League.

Godts became a more integrated member of the first-team squad under manager Francesco Farioli for the 2024–25 season, often featuring as a left winger. He scored his first goals for the senior team, netting 4 times in the Eredivisie by mid-March 2025, including the opener in a 4–0 win against Heracles Almelo in February. He also scored his first European goals during the UEFA Europa League campaign, including a brace in a 4–0 home victory against Beşiktaş on 26 September 2024. His growing importance was highlighted when a hamstring injury sustained against Galatasaray in late January 2025 caused selection issues for Farioli on the left wing.

In the 2025–26 season, Godts established himself as an undisputed starter. By February 2026, he had already scored 12 goals and provided 9 assists in 21 Eredivisie appearances, becoming one of the league's most productive attackers. He also featured heavily in the club's UEFA Champions League campaign, making 8 appearances in the group stage. On 25 April 2026, he scored a goal from a solo run in a 2–0 away win over NAC Breda. After the end of the season, with Ajax having finished fifth and winning the play-offs for European football, Godts was named Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year in the Eredivisie.

Paris Saint-Germain On 15 August 2026, Godts signed a five-year contract with Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. The transfer fee was reportedly estimated at €55m. He made his competitive debut for PSG on 23 August 2026 against Stade Rennais FC in Ligue 1.

International career Godts has represented Belgium at various youth international levels. He earned a cap for the Belgium U15 team in 2020. He was a regular for the U17 team, scoring once in 8 appearances between 2021 and 2022. He represented the U17s at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals tournament. In 2023, he progressed to the U19 team, scoring 2 goals in 7 appearances.

On 28 March 2026, Godts made his senior debut for Belgium as a substitute in a 5–2 friendly victory over the United States. However, he was omitted by head coach Rudi Garcia from the Belgium squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 25 September, he scored his first senior international goal, opening the scoring in Rome in a 2-0 win over Italy in the UEFA Nations League.

Style of play Godts primarily plays as a left winger but can also operate as an attacking midfielder. He is noted for his dribbling ability, pace, and close ball control, making him effective in one-on-one situations. Considered a creative player capable of driving attacks forward, taking risks, and creating goalscoring opportunities, he also possesses finishing ability. His playing style has drawn comparisons with former Belgian international Eden Hazard.

Personal life Godts married Haifa Salem Ali, a Somali-born beauty pageant winner who was crowned Miss Limburg, in June 2025.

Career statistics Club

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong Genk2022–23Challenger Pro League197———197Jong Ajax2022–23Eerste Divisie113———1132023–24Eerste Divisie146———146Total259———259Ajax2022–23Eredivisie30100000402023–24Eredivisie1300030—1602024–25Eredivisie29420164—4782025–26Eredivisie321720802044172026–27Eredivisie10—31—41Total7821503052011526Paris Saint-Germain2026–27Ligue 15000100060Career total12737503152016542

International

+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBelgium202661Total61

+ List of international goals scored by Mika GodtsDateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition125 September 2026Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy31–02–02026–27 UEFA Nations League A

Honours Individual Eredivisie Talent of the Month: November 2025, February 2026, April 2026 Eredivisie Talent of the Year: 2025–26 Eredivisie Team of the Season:2025–26

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