Ilyas Ansah

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: Hull CityNationality: Germany
Positions:STLWAge: ~21

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.8m – €6.4m
Confidence: 35%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 61 / 100·Confidence 35%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration66

Good first steps for a tall striker, threatening in transition. (conf 0.4)

Top speed68

Long strides give him a strong sprint over distance. (conf 0.4)

Agility60

Moves well for his size but not a sharp turner. (conf 0.35)

Stamina64

Coped with a first season of regular Bundesliga football. (conf 0.35)

Control

First touch62

Decent control for a target man; still developing. (conf 0.35)

Dribbling58

Direct runner rather than a dribbler in tight spaces. (conf 0.35)

Ball shielding68

Uses his height and frame to hold the ball up for the team. (conf 0.4)

Ball striking66

Powerful strike of the ball; technique still developing. (conf 0.35)

Distribution

Short passing58

Simple link-up play; short passing is not a focus. (conf 0.3)

Long passing46

Rarely involved in long passing. (conf 0.25)

Crossing44

Mostly central; few crosses. (conf 0.25)

Vision52

Primarily a finisher rather than a creator. (conf 0.3)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Scored regularly in Germany's lower tiers and Bundesliga. (conf 0.4)

Shot selection60

Takes sensible chances but still learning shot choice. (conf 0.3)

Off-ball movement66

Attacks the box and the far post with strong movement. (conf 0.35)

Set-piece shot44

No known set-piece shooting role. (conf 0.25)

Duels

Aerial72

At 1.94m he is a strong aerial threat for an attacker. (conf 0.45)

Ground duels60

Strong in contests with a physical frame, still developing. (conf 0.35)

Defense

Pressing intensity62

Willing presser from the front line. (conf 0.35)

Defensive disruption46

Mainly an attacking player; limited defensive contribution. (conf 0.3)

Defensive positioning46

Little defensive role beyond pressing from the front. (conf 0.3)

Mental

Composure62

Reasonably composed for a 21-year-old forward. (conf 0.35)

Decision making58

Still learning decision-making in the final third. (conf 0.3)

Work rate66

Hardworking forward who presses and runs the channels. (conf 0.35)

Resilience

Injury reliability62

No notable injury information available. (conf 0.25)

Outlook

Potential76

Young striker with size, pace and Germany youth caps. (conf 0.4)

Reputation46

Germany youth international with a Premier League transfer. (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Ilyas Ansah is a German striker who can also play from the left, a tall, powerful forward who leads the line and attacks the ball in the air. He came through a number of youth sides in North Rhine-Westphalia, developed at Paderborn and joined Union Berlin in 2025 before moving to Hull City on 1 September 2026. He has represented Germany at under-20 and under-21 level. Still 21, he is more a raw physical and aerial threat than a polished creator, with scope to improve.

Joined Hull City from Union Berlin on 1 September 2026.

Capped by Germany at under-20 and under-21 level.

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