Cheaper alternatives to Gaius Makouta
CM/CDMAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaius Makouta's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Gaius Makouta are Noah Naujoks, Kevin Sessa, Muammer Sarıkaya. Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Gaius Makouta's ~€2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gaius Makouta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 78 | 80 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 7 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 82 | 79 |
| 8 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 78 | 78 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Pablosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 27 | €600k | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 79 | 78 |
| 12 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 23 | €300k | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaius Makouta
≈ 100% Gaius Makouta · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gaius Makouta · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gaius Makouta · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gaius Makouta?
Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Gaius Makouta.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gaius Makouta?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gaius Makouta?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gaius Makouta's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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