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 (Elche) 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 October 2026.
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Makhtar Gueye is a dominant aerial threat in the striker role, showcasing exceptional prowess in duels and headers with elite metrics in aerial duels won. With 11 goals in 32 appearances this season, he proves to be a reliable scorer, contributing significantly to Blackburn Rovers' attack. While his possession stats in the attacking third could improve, his overall reliability and ability to impact games make him a valuable asset in the Championship.
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↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Betosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €19m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Southampton | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 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↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €6.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 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 closest look-alike to Makhtar Gueye?
Statistically, Fernando Niño (Elche) is the closest look-alike to Makhtar Gueye — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Makhtar Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Fernando Niño (Elche) 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 (Elche) 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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