Makana Baku

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League: Trendyol Süper LigTeam: KocaelisporNationality: Germany
Positions:LWSTAge: ~28

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.1m – €1.0m
Confidence: 40%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 59 / 100·Confidence 40%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration70

Sharp over the first few yards, a key asset for a wide forward (conf 0.45)

Top speed68

Quick over distance on the left flank, though not elite (conf 0.45)

Agility70

Low, nimble mover who changes direction well against full-backs (conf 0.45)

Stamina64

Covers the flank for a full game without standing out (conf 0.4)

Control

First touch64

Technically tidy first touch for a wide forward at this level (conf 0.4)

Dribbling68

Direct dribbler who takes on full-backs one-on-one on the left (conf 0.45)

Ball shielding52

Slight 1.77m frame limits his ability to hold off defenders (conf 0.4)

Ball striking62

Decent shot technique from wide positions, not a long-range threat (conf 0.4)

Distribution

Short passing62

Combines adequately in the final third without being a playmaker (conf 0.4)

Long passing52

Not asked for range passing from a wide attacking role (conf 0.35)

Crossing60

Delivers usefully from the left flank without being a crossing specialist (conf 0.4)

Vision58

Finds simple options in the final third without much creativity (conf 0.35)

Chance threat

Finishing62

Respectable scoring return from wide attacking positions (conf 0.45)

Shot selection58

Generally sensible shot choices but can overlook the pass (conf 0.4)

Off-ball movement66

Gets into dangerous half-spaces and runs in behind from the left (conf 0.4)

Set-piece shot46

No evidence of a notable dead-ball or long-range threat (conf 0.3)

Duels

Aerial44

Compact winger who is rarely a factor in aerial duels (conf 0.35)

Ground duels52

Competitive enough on the ground but not a physical presence (conf 0.35)

Defense

Pressing intensity60

Willing to press from the front when the team asks (conf 0.4)

Defensive disruption48

Modest defensive output typical of an attacking winger (conf 0.35)

Defensive positioning46

Tracks back adequately but is not defensively disciplined (conf 0.35)

Mental

Composure58

Reasonable under pressure after spells in several leagues (conf 0.4)

Decision making58

Sensible but unspectacular choices in the final third (conf 0.4)

Work rate64

Hard-working across the front line and in transitions (conf 0.4)

Resilience

Injury reliability60

No major injury pattern is publicly documented (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential48

Aged 28, so he is near his ceiling with little headroom (conf 0.4)

Reputation42

Well-travelled across several leagues, with a Polish Cup winner's medal (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Makana Baku is a German left winger of Congolese descent who can also lead the line, valued for his dribbling and directness on the flank. Born in Mainz and the twin brother of Ridle Baku, he came through the Mainz 05 youth system before a well-travelled senior career in Germany, Poland, Turkey and Greece. He joins Kocaelispor in the Turkish Süper Lig after two seasons at Atromitos. He has youth caps for Germany but no senior international appearances and remains eligible for DR Congo.

Won the Polish Cup in 2022-23 and the Polish Super Cup in 2023 with Legia Warsaw.

Twin brother of Ridle Baku, who plays for RB Leipzig.

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