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Best Alternatives to Makana Baku

Players most similar to Makana Baku (Attacker, €350K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Makana Baku

  1. 1.Riad Bajic85% DNA match·AEK Larnaca€5.5M
  2. 2.Kobamelo Kodisang84% DNA match·Stellenbosch
  3. 3.Michael Breij84% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade

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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“Makana Rudi Baku is a Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Makana Rudi Baku is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90). The three most similar players to Makana Baku by playing style are:

  • Riad Bajic(85% match) — Rijad Bajić is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90).
  • Kobamelo Kodisang(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
  • Michael Breij(84% match) — Michael Breij is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Riad Bajic delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 1471% premium over Makana Baku, with 0.46 goals per 90 at age 32. That's 186% of Makana Baku's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Makana Baku
AttackerGermany€350K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Riad Bajic
AEK Larnaca · Super Lig
Bosnia and Herzegovina32yContract 2027
G/900.46
A/900.15
vs Baku: €5M more expensive · 4y older · +0.21 G/90
85% match
€5.5M
#2
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Kobamelo Kodisang
Stellenbosch · Liga Portugal
South Africa26y
G/900.06
A/900.17
vs Baku: 2y younger · -0.19 G/90
84% match
N/A
#3
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Michael Breij
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.58
A/900.17
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Baku: +0.33 G/90
84% match
N/A
#4
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Martijn Berden
GVVV · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.34
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
#5
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Enzo Stroo
Lisse · Eredivisie
Netherlands31y
G/900.00
A/900.22
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#6
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Mete Demir
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Turkey27y
G/900.00
A/900.00
83% match
N/A
#7
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Danylo Sikan
Anderlecht · Super Lig
Ukraine25yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€6.0M
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Bryan Limbombe
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Belgium24y
G/900.07
A/900.21
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#9
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Oliver Ross
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#10
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Eren Dinkçi
Heidenheim · Bundesliga
Germany24yContract 2026
G/900.36
A/900.71
82% match
€6.0M
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Murilo de Souza Costa
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
G/900.40
A/900.14
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
N/A
#12
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Maurice Multhaup
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
G/900.13
A/900.26
82% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Baku vs Bajic →Baku vs Kodisang →Baku vs Breij →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Makana Baku?▼
The top alternatives to Makana Baku based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Riad Bajic, Kobamelo Kodisang, Michael Breij, Martijn Berden, Enzo Stroo. 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 Makana Baku in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Makana Baku in 2026 include Riad Bajic (€5.5M), Kobamelo Kodisang (N/A), Michael Breij (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Makana Baku play and who plays similarly?▼
Makana Baku plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Riad Bajic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, €5.5M); Kobamelo Kodisang (South Africa, N/A); Michael Breij (Netherlands, N/A); Martijn Berden (Netherlands, 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.
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