Mika Marcel Godts (born 7 June 2005) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays primarily as a winger for Eredivisie club Ajax and the Belgium national team.
Born in Leuven, 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.
Godts progressed to Jong Genk, Genk's reserve team, competing in the Challenger Pro League. During the first half of the 2022âÂÂ23 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.
On 31 January 2023, Godts signed for Ajax on a contract until June 2025, with Ajax paying a reported fee of â¬1 million plus a sell-on clause. He initially joined Jong Ajax, making a goal-scoring debut on 20 February 2023 in a 4âÂÂ2 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 4âÂÂ0 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 2022âÂÂ23 season.
During the 2023âÂÂ24 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 2024âÂÂ25 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 4âÂÂ0 win against Heracles Almelo in February. He also scored his first European goals during the UEFA Europa League campaign, including a brace in a 4âÂÂ0 home victory against Beà Âiktaà  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 2025âÂÂ26 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.
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.
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.