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Jonathan Ikone is an attacking midfielder who plays for Lille OSC. Has been recently linked to Dortmund to replace Sancho, it would be a good move for him. The Bundesliga offers players a lot of open space and one naturally receives more time on the ball.
Dribbling
He is a dribbler more than anything else, his dribbling disturbs the opposition constantly as he disorganizes their setups. Also, Lille love to hit teams in transition which greatly benefits Ikone as he gets large amounts of room to operate in.
He is a dribbler more than anything else, his dribbling disturbs the opposition constantly as he disorganizes their setups. Also, Lille love to hit teams in transition which greatly benefits Ikone as he gets large amounts of room to operate in.
Although a skiller and having decent ball control he tends to rely on his pace to beat players. A player very well suited for counter attacking football as he is able to cover a lot of ground easily. Has the 2nd most progressive runs for Lille with 3547 yards.
A very efficient dribbler with 2.5 successful dribbles per 90(59% success rate.) In terms of dribbling completion(dribbled past 73 players), he ranks 5th in the league. Playmaker as he is ranked 8th in terms of under 21 forwards in Europe big five leagues for xA per 90.
Passing abilities
His passing is solid but nothing spectacular. He is able to pick passes when unchallenged but loses composure when pressured. Being an attacking midfielder this level of passing ability should be expected.
His passing is solid but nothing spectacular. He is able to pick passes when unchallenged but loses composure when pressured. Being an attacking midfielder this level of passing ability should be expected.
Ranked 8th in the league for most through balls with 6. Ranked in top 5 for consecutive seasons in most assists.
Also, leads for most goal creating actions for Lille with 12. He is easily the most creative outlet in the current Lille side.
Also, leads for most goal creating actions for Lille with 12. He is easily the most creative outlet in the current Lille side.
Showcasing his ability to spot space and runs in behind made by teammates.
Awareness & Off The Ball Movement
Forces the fullback and one of the cbs to push up slightly to put pressure him but his awareness comes into play as he is able to do a quick lay up to his teammates and attempt to make a run into the space in behind.
Forces the fullback and one of the cbs to push up slightly to put pressure him but his awareness comes into play as he is able to do a quick lay up to his teammates and attempt to make a run into the space in behind.
Spotted space between the cb and fullback and naturally took advantage of it. Good awareness of the space around him. He went onto score off this run.
Weakness
Questionable decision making at times, doesn't release the ball quick enough. His love for dribbling blinds him and misses opportunities to pass the ball. Osimhen offers him a clear passing lane yet he doesn't spot it, attemps to dribble his way out and loses the ball.
Questionable decision making at times, doesn't release the ball quick enough. His love for dribbling blinds him and misses opportunities to pass the ball. Osimhen offers him a clear passing lane yet he doesn't spot it, attemps to dribble his way out and loses the ball.
Does not provide a goal threat. He's under performed his xG for two consecutive seasons which highlights his poor finishing. Scored 3 goals while his xG was 5.5 in 18/19 and scored 3 goals again in 19/20 while xG was 4.4.
Overall
A good player with potential but a few questions still to be asked. How would he perform in a possession oriented team? Playing for Lille allows him to express himself but outside this system he might struggle.
A good player with potential but a few questions still to be asked. How would he perform in a possession oriented team? Playing for Lille allows him to express himself but outside this system he might struggle.
Playing in tight spaces against teams using a low block might prove to be difficult for him.
