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Best Alternatives to Cédric Makutungu

Players most similar to Cédric Makutungu (Defender, €100K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Cédric Makutungu

  1. 1.Eric Voufack98% DNA match·Kolding IF
  2. 2.Julius Madsen98% DNA match·Horsens
  3. 3.Leonardo Rivas97% DNA match·AVS

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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A Solid Defender....

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.7 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (6.1/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 603 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Cédric Makutungu by playing style are:

  • Eric Voufack(98% match)A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 557 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Julius Madsen(98% match)A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Leonardo Rivas(97% match)A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Cédric Makutungu
DefenderFrance€100K
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Cédric Makutungu?
The top alternatives to Cédric Makutungu based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eric Voufack, Julius Madsen, Leonardo Rivas, Hjalte Bidstrup, Boy Kemper. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Cédric Makutungu in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Cédric Makutungu in 2026 include Eric Voufack (N/A), Julius Madsen (N/A), Leonardo Rivas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Cédric Makutungu play and who plays similarly?
Cédric Makutungu plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eric Voufack (Germany, N/A); Julius Madsen (Denmark, N/A); Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); Hjalte Bidstrup (Denmark, N/A).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.