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 Willum Thor Willumsson, Mohamed Nassoh, Hamed Junior Traorè. Doppel rates Willum Thor Willumsson (Go Ahead Eagles) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Nassoh scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jean Victor Makengo is an explosive attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring instincts and dribbling ability. Despite an overall quality ranking in the bottom 43% of his positional peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and successful dribbles, showcasing his knack for finding the net and creating opportunities. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for his team.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jean Victor Makengo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Victor Makengo
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Victor Makengo?
By Doppel's fit score, Willum Thor Willumsson (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Jean Victor Makengo, with a 85/100 overall match. Mohamed Nassoh and Hamed Junior Traorè are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Victor Makengo?
Yes. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
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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