Players like Gaius Makouta
CM/CDMAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaius Makouta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gaius Makouta are Noah Naujoks, Kevin Sessa, Gjivai Zechiël. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 82/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar 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 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 81 | 80 |
| 4 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 78 | 80 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 77 | 79 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 79 | 79 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 78 | 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: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaius Makouta?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Gaius Makouta, with a 82/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Gjivai Zechiël are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gaius Makouta?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gaius Makouta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gaius Makouta'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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