Tolu Arokodare goes into 2025 as the leading scorer in Belgium and his club are also top of the league standings.
The much-criticised striker has scored 13 goals and made five assists halfway through the season.
Former striker Patrick Goots has now said Arokodare’s form has not only surprised most people, but also his club.
.”I certainly wasn’t overwhelmed previously. He had to deal with a lot of injuries. He was never really fully fit,” Goots told Het Nieuwsblad.
“No, but neither did Genk. He couldn’t handle 90 minutes back then. He was a different Tolu.
“Now he’s a rock in the surf, who doesn’t shy away from a duel and who you don’t easily push off the ball. He’s changed in every way.
“He already had the qualities before, but now he’s physically in tip-top shape.”
Goots also said the striker is not just about scoring goals.
“He is also of great value in combinations with Steuckers, for example. Tolu is the point of contact who has to pass the ball, which allows the entire team to advance,” he remarked.
