Who should replace Gaius Makouta?
CM/CDMAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaius Makouta's profile ↗
Gaius Makouta is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Makouta include Thiago Ojeda from Cultural Leonesa, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Rafael Bauzà from Espanyol, also with a fit score of 81/100, both offering similar tactical abilities. Players similar to Makouta, such as Simon Sohm and Ryad Hachem, further demonstrate strong compatibility in fulfilling his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €7.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaius Makouta
≈ 100% Gaius Makouta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gaius Makouta · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gaius Makouta · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaius Makouta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) does the closest job to Gaius Makouta, at 91/100 on profile. Simon Sohm and Ryad Hachem follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gaius Makouta?
Yes — Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gaius Makouta?
Doppel learns Gaius Makouta'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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