Players like Makhtar Gueye
STBlackburn Rovers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMakhtar Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Makhtar Gueye are Fernando Niño, Mostafa Mohamed, Beto. Doppel rates Fernando Niño (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fernando Niño scores 78/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Makhtar Gueye is a dominant aerial threat, showcasing his prowess as a classic target man in the Championship. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 40% of his peers, he excels in duels and aerial challenges, making him a key asset in set-piece situations and hold-up play. While his contributions in build-up play may not be his strongest suit, his durability is evident with only 15 games missed over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a consistent presence in the attacking line.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Makhtar Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Niñosimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Makhtar Gueye
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Makhtar Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Fernando Niño (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Makhtar Gueye, with a 78/100 overall match. Mostafa Mohamed and Beto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Makhtar Gueye?
Yes. Fernando Niño (Burgos Club de Fútbol) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Makhtar Gueye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Makhtar Gueye's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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