Cheaper alternatives to Jean Victor Makengo
CM/CAMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Victor Makengo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jean Victor Makengo are Kevin Sessa, Muhammed-Cham Saračević, David Pereira Da Costa. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 85/100 as a match at about €800k, below Jean Victor Makengo's ~€5.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jean Victor Makengo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 85 | 85 |
| 3 | David Pereira Da Costasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €5.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Luca Waldschmidtsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Bobby De Cordova-Reidsimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Alfon Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 25 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Victor Makengo
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jean Victor Makengo?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Jean Victor Makengo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jean Victor Makengo?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jean Victor Makengo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jean Victor Makengo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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