Players like Jean Victor Makengo
CM/CAMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Victor Makengo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jean Victor Makengo are Hamed Junior Traorè, Paul Nebel, Sofiane Diop. Doppel rates Hamed Junior Traorè (Auxerre) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jean Victor Makengo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | David Pereira Da Costasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Yann Gbohosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 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: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Victor Makengo?
By Doppel's fit score, Hamed Junior Traorè (Auxerre) is the closest profile to Jean Victor Makengo, with a 85/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Sofiane Diop are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Victor Makengo?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jean Victor Makengo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jean Victor Makengo's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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