Players like Makhtar Gueye
STBlackburn Rovers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMakhtar Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Makhtar Gueye are Nacho Ferri, Issa Soumaré, Igor Thiago. Doppel rates Nacho Ferri (KVC Westerlo) a 81/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Chris Ramos scores 80/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Makhtar Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €21m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Chris Ramossimilar↗ | Cádiz | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Makhtar Gueye
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Makhtar Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Ferri (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Makhtar Gueye, with a 81/100 overall match. Issa Soumaré and Igor Thiago are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Makhtar Gueye?
Yes. Chris Ramos (Cádiz) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.4m.
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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