Who should replace Jean Victor Makengo?
CM/CAMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Victor Makengo's profile ↗
Jean Victor Makengo is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Lorient in Ligue 2, with 31 appearances, 4 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Makengo include Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Willum Thor Willumsson from Go Ahead Eagles, with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer a strong tactical fit for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Assan Ouédraogosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Grady Dianganasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Victor Makengo
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jean Victor Makengo · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Victor Makengo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santi García (Gil Vicente) does the closest job to Jean Victor Makengo, at 95/100 on profile. Willum Thor Willumsson and Mohamed Nassoh follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jean Victor Makengo?
Yes — Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jean Victor Makengo?
Doppel learns Jean Victor Makengo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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