Players like Jovon Makama
STNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJovon Makama's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jovon Makama are Nuno Da Costa, David Min, Carlos Espí. Doppel rates Nuno Da Costa (Başakşehir FK) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nuno Da Costa scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jovon Makama is a clinical penalty-box poacher, showcasing remarkable finishing ability with a top 7% rank in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom 39% of positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games over the last three seasons. While he may not create many chances himself, his knack for converting opportunities makes him a valuable asset in the attacking third.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jovon Makama
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | David Minsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | John Kennedysimilar↗ | Fluminense | 24 | €8.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €41m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €9.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €43m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Adriano Bertaccinisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jovon Makama
≈ 100% Jovon Makama · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jovon Makama · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jovon Makama · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jovon Makama?
Statistically, Nuno Da Costa (Başakşehir FK) is the closest look-alike to Jovon Makama — a 81/100 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 Jovon Makama?
By Doppel's fit score, Nuno Da Costa (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Jovon Makama, with a 81/100 overall match. David Min and Carlos Espí are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jovon Makama?
Yes. Nuno Da Costa (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jovon Makama?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jovon Makama's 2025/26 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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