Profile
Christian Frederick Bayoi Makoun Reyes is a 26-year-old Venezuelan centre-back/defensive midfielder born on 5 March 2000 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. A product of the Zamora FC academy (joined 2010 at age 10), he made his professional debut in 2016 and spent three seasons with the club (32 apps, 1 goal), winning the Copa Venezuela 2019 and Primera Division 2016. In 2018-19, he had a loan spell at Juventus U23/Primavera (21 apps, 3 goals). In 2019, he joined Inter Miami CF as their third-ever signing (30 MLS apps, 2 goals across 2020-21), with a brief loan to Fort Lauderdale CF (3 apps). He was traded to Charlotte FC in January 2022 (13 apps), then to New England Revolution in August 2022 (17 apps). In January 2024, he returned to Europe with Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus (13 apps, 2 goals). On 7 August 2024, he signed a three-year contract with Levski Sofia in Bulgaria, where he has become a key player — 42+ apps, 4 goals, and won the Bulgarian First League 2025-26, ending Ludogorets' dominance. On the international stage, he has 15 caps for Venezuela (2022-2025), was part of the 2024 Copa America squad, and was a FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up in 2017. He also holds Belgian citizenship through his Cameroonian father, a former professional who played for Cercle Brugge.
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics validated. All physical, technical micro-assessments, and video-based evaluations are pending scout review. Makoun is a versatile defender with extensive multi-league experience (150 career apps across Venezuela, USA, Cyprus, Bulgaria). T3 should focus on defensive positioning, aerial ability, passing range, 1v1 defending, physical duels, and leadership/organizational skills — key attributes for a modern centre-back. At 26, he is in his peak defensive years — T3 assessment will determine whether his Bulgarian First League success translates to higher European levels, or whether his ceiling is mid-tier European football. 8 video links provided for T3 assessment — all Levski Sofia fixtures from 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons where Makoun is highly likely to feature as a regular starter.
Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY FGA 6.2 — VERSATILE INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER with T3 validation required. Christian Makoun is a 26-year-old Venezuelan centre-back/defensive midfielder with a diverse career trajectory across 4 countries and 7 clubs (150 apps, 9 goals). His 2024-26 spell at Levski Sofia has been his most successful period — 42+ apps, 4 goals, Bulgarian First League champion 2025-26, and established as a key defender. His international pedigree (15 Venezuela caps, 2024 Copa America, U20 World Cup runner-up 2017) and Belgian citizenship add value. However, his entire T3 profile is unvalidated — no video-based micro-assessments have been completed. His modest career goal output (9 in 150 apps, 0.06 GpA), journeyman career path (7 clubs in 9 years), and €550K market value suggest he is a solid professional with international pedigree rather than an elite European prospect. His MLS experience (60 apps, 2 goals) was underwhelming — traded twice in 2022, limited impact. At 26, he is in his peak defensive years — T3 must assess whether he has the technical quality, physical attributes, and consistency to move to a higher European level (Eredivisie, Championship, Liga Portugal), or whether his ceiling is the Bulgarian/Cypriot top tier. Best deployed as a centre-back in a structured, pragmatic system that values his left-footed distribution, physicality, and defensive solidity. Can also cover defensive midfield and left-back. Validate T3 before any recruitment or retention decision. Focus on aerial ability, 1v1 defending, passing range, positioning, and leadership.
Makoun's 2024-26 spell at Levski Sofia represents his most successful and stable period in his career. He joined on a three-year contract in August 2024 and quickly established himself as a key centre-back, making 26 appearances in 2024-25 and 16+ in 2025-26, scoring 4 goals — a notable return for a defender. He has also featured in 3 Bulgarian Cup matches and 7 European matches (4 UEFA Europa League, 3 UEFA Conference League). His 7.1 Sofascore rating indicates solid but not spectacular performance. The 2025-26 Bulgarian First League title — ending Ludogorets Razgrad's long reign — is a significant achievement and confirms his ability to contribute to a winning team. However, the Bulgarian First League is not a top-tier European competition — T3 must assess whether his performances there translate to higher levels. His left-footedness, 185cm height, and physical profile suggest he could be effective in more competitive leagues, but his journeyman career and modest output in MLS raise questions about his ceiling.
Makoun's 2025-26 season at Levski Sofia (as of July 2026): 16 First League appearances, 1 goal, 0 assists, earning a 7.1 Sofascore rating. His FotMob statistics show 77% ball contact success, 65% shot attempts, 29% aerial duels won, and 81% defensive actions. These metrics suggest a defender who is comfortable on the ball but not dominant in the air — the 29% aerial duel success is concerning for a 185cm centre-back. His 81% defensive actions success rate is solid. He has also featured in UEFA Champions League qualification matches (vs Borac Banja Luka, July 2026). At 26, this season confirms he is a reliable Bulgarian First League defender but T3 must assess whether he has the aerial dominance, pace, and technical quality to compete at a higher European level. His left-footedness is an asset for ball distribution and building from the back.
Technical
Mental
Physical
Tier 1 — Real Data Metrics
Tier 2 — Composite Scores
FGA Weighting Breakdown
Season-by-Season Context
0 apps, 0 goals · Copa Venezuela debut
2017 · Zamora
9 apps, 0 goals · Copa Libertadores debut
2018 · Zamora
13 apps, 0 goals · Copa Sudamericana
2019 · Zamora
10 apps, 1 goal · Copa Venezuela winner
2018-19 · Juventus U23
21 apps, 3 goals · Primavera 1 + UEFA Youth League
2020 · Inter Miami
4 apps, 0 goals · MLS debut
2021 · Inter Miami
26 apps, 2 goals · First MLS goals
2022 · Charlotte FC
13 apps, 0 goals · Traded to New England
2022-23 · New England Rev
17 apps, 0 goals · MLS Cup Playoffs debut
2024 · Anorthosis
13 apps, 2 goals · Cypriot First Division
2024-25 · Levski Sofia
26 apps, 3 goals · First League + Europe
2025-26 · Levski Sofia
16+ apps, 1 goal · Bulgarian Champion
Proxy FGA Rating — 6.2 / 10 · Methodology
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues of differing quality using Empire FGA's Competition_Tier_Base reference. This is a league-quality baseline comparison, not a scored LOG_Total — a full LOG rating requires match-level Tier 3 evidence (opposition rank, stakes, pressure), which Makoun does not yet have (T3: 0/16). The base FGA (6.2) is also a career-blended proxy, not a score earned in one league, so treat the adjusted figures as directional, not precise.
Career League Context — Competition_Tier_Base
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA × (Current League Tier ÷ Target League Tier).
La Liga: 6.2 × (2.2 ÷ 3.7) = 3.7 | La Liga Top 6: 6.2 × (2.2 ÷ 3.9) = 3.5 | MLS reference: 6.2 × (2.2 ÷ 2.6) = 5.3
Read before sending to a club: this projection carries two stacked layers of uncertainty — (1) the 6.2 base is a T1 proxy, not Tier 3 scored evidence, and (2) three of the five league tier values are estimates pending your calibration, not confirmed LOG_Reference entries. Treat 3.7 as "well below La Liga level on current evidence, gap size uncertain" rather than a precise number to quote.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits
Tactical Archetype
"The Pragmatic South American Defender" — A 26-year-old Venezuelan centre-back who combines physicality, defensive solidity, and left-footed distribution with a journeyman career path that has tested his adaptability across 4 countries and 7 clubs. Makoun's 2024-26 spell at Levski Sofia has been his most successful period — 42+ apps, 4 goals, Bulgarian First League champion 2025-26. His international pedigree (15 Venezuela caps, 2024 Copa America, U20 World Cup runner-up 2017) and Belgian citizenship add value. However, his underwhelming MLS experience (60 apps, 2 goals, traded twice in 2022) and modest career goal output (9 in 150 apps, 0.06 GpA) suggest he is a defensive specialist rather than a complete, ball-playing modern centre-back. His left-footedness is a tactical asset for building from the back and playing in a back three. At 26, he is in his peak defensive years — T3 must assess whether he has the technical refinement, aerial dominance, and pace to move to a higher European level, or whether his ceiling is the Bulgarian/Cypriot top tier. Best deployed as a left-sided centre-back in a back three or left-back in a back four in a pragmatic, defensive system. Can also cover defensive midfield. Less effective in high-line, possession-dominant systems that require exceptional pace and ball-playing ability.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Zamora | Venezuelan Primera | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Zamora | Venezuelan Primera | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | Zamora | Venezuelan Primera | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | Zamora | Venezuelan Primera | 10 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | Juventus U23 (loan) | Primavera 1 | 21 | 3 |
| 2020 | Inter Miami | MLS | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | Inter Miami | MLS | 26 | 2 |
| 2022 | Charlotte FC | MLS | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | New England Rev | MLS | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | New England Rev | MLS | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | Anorthosis | Cypriot First Div | 13 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Levski Sofia | Bulgarian First FL | 26 | 3 |
| 2025-26 | Levski Sofia | Bulgarian First FL | 16 | 1 |
| Career Total | 150 | 9 | ||
International Career
| National Team | Years | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela U17 | 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| Venezuela U20 | 2017-2019 | 14 | 3 |
| Venezuela (Senior) | 2022-2025 | 15 | 0 |
| Total International | 38+ | 4 | |
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club/Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuelan Primera Division | 2016 | Zamora |
| Copa Venezuela | 2019 | Zamora |
| FIFA U-20 World Cup Runner-up | 2017 | Venezuela U20 |
| Bulgarian First League | 2025-26 | Levski Sofia |
Physical Profile
Injury & Medical History
✓ Positive Filters
- Bulgarian First League champion 2025-26 with Levski Sofia — Ended Ludogorets Razgrad's long reign; significant domestic achievement
- 42+ appearances and 4 goals for Levski Sofia since August 2024 — Established as a key centre-back
- Left-footed centre-back — Tactical asset for building from the back and back-three systems
- 15 Venezuela senior caps (2022-2025) — Established international defender
- 2024 Copa America squad member — Competed at major international tournament
- FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up 2017 — Elite youth international pedigree
- Belgian citizenship through Cameroonian father — EU passport, no work permit issues
- Multi-country experience (Venezuela, Italy, USA, Cyprus, Bulgaria) — Proven adaptability across 5 football cultures
- Juventus U23/Primavera loan experience — Trained at elite Italian academy
- Three-year contract at Levski Sofia until 2027 — Long-term stability
- Agent: THE·TEAM — Professional representation
- Good disciplinary record — ~18 yellows career, 0 red cards
- Consistent availability across career — No major injury record
- Versatile across defence and midfield — Centre-back, left-back, defensive midfield capability
- 7 European appearances (UEL/UECL) — Tested at continental level
- Age 26 — peak defensive years — Physical prime with room for further development
⚠ Caution Signals
- Journeyman career path — 7 clubs in 9 years — Never established at a single club long-term; longest spell was 3 seasons at Zamora (youth-to-pro transition)
- Underwhelming MLS experience (60 apps, 2 goals across 3 clubs) — Traded twice in 2022 (Charlotte FC, New England Revolution); limited impact in top North American league
- Modest career goal output (9 in 150 apps, 0.06 GpA) — Very low for a player who also plays defensive midfield
- 0 goals in 15 Venezuela senior caps — No attacking contribution at international level
- €550K market value — Low valuation reflects limited European profile
- No top-5 European league experience — Career limited to Venezuelan Primera, MLS, Cypriot First Division, Bulgarian First League
- 29% aerial duel success in 2025-26 — Concerning for a 185cm centre-back; suggests aerial weakness
- Failed to establish at Juventus U23 (loan only, no permanent move) — Elite Italian club did not retain him
- Inter Miami's third-ever signing but traded after 2 seasons — Initial high expectations not met
- System-dependent player — Thrives in structured, pragmatic defensive systems; less effective in high-press or possession-dominant setups
- Physical style may not translate to higher leagues — Bulgarian First League success may not replicate in more competitive environments
✗ Critical Gaps
- All 16 T3 metrics pending — Zero validated video assessments. Full scout review required
- Aerial ability — 185cm height but 29% aerial duel success in 2025-26. Can he dominate in the air? T3 must assess
- 1v1 defending — Success rate in direct duels against Bulgarian First League attackers. T3 must assess
- Pace and recovery speed — At 26, can he recover when beaten by faster attackers? Unvalidated
- Passing quality from deep — Left-footed distribution is claimed as a strength, but T3 must validate accuracy and decision-making under pressure
- Positioning in high line — Does Levski play a high defensive line? Is he comfortable in this system? Unknown
- Ball-playing ability — Can he play out from the back under pressure, or is he limited to simple distribution? T3 must assess
- Organizational leadership — Does he command the defensive line and organize teammates? Unvalidated
- Physical maintenance trajectory — Is he maintaining fitness, or is decline beginning at 26? T3 must assess
- Left-back coverage quality — When deployed out of position, does he maintain defensive solidity? Unknown
- Defensive midfield capability — Can he effectively cover DM when needed, or is this an emergency option only? T3 must assess
- Comparison to Levski alternatives — Does he offer significantly more than Levski's other defensive options? T3 must assess
- European competition performance — 7 European apps (UEL/UECL). How did he perform against continental opposition? T3 must assess
- MLS failure analysis — Why did he struggle in MLS (60 apps, 2 goals, traded twice)? T3 must assess whether this was tactical, physical, or mental
◆ Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY FGA 6.2 — VERSATILE INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER with T3 validation required. Christian Makoun is a 26-year-old Venezuelan centre-back/defensive midfielder with a diverse career trajectory across 5 countries and 7 clubs (150 apps, 9 goals). His 2024-26 spell at Levski Sofia has been his most successful period — 42+ apps, 4 goals, Bulgarian First League champion 2025-26, and established as a key defender. His international pedigree (15 Venezuela caps, 2024 Copa America, U20 World Cup runner-up 2017) and Belgian citizenship add value. However, his entire T3 profile is unvalidated — no video-based micro-assessments have been completed. His modest career goal output (9 in 150 apps, 0.06 GpA), journeyman career path (7 clubs in 9 years), underwhelming MLS spell (60 apps, 2 goals, traded twice), and €550K market value suggest he is a solid professional with international pedigree rather than an elite European prospect. His 29% aerial duel success rate in 2025-26 is concerning for a 185cm centre-back and raises questions about his physical dominance. At 26, he is in his peak defensive years — T3 must assess whether he has the technical quality, physical attributes (particularly aerial ability), and consistency to move to a higher European level (Eredivisie, Championship, Liga Portugal), or whether his ceiling is the Bulgarian/Cypriot top tier. Best deployed as a left-sided centre-back in a back three or left-back in a back four in a pragmatic, defensive system that values his left-footed distribution and physicality. Can also cover defensive midfield. Less effective in high-line, possession-dominant systems that require exceptional pace and ball-playing ability. Validate T3 before any recruitment or retention decision. Focus on aerial ability, 1v1 defending, passing range, positioning, and leadership. If T3 confirms solid fundamentals and aerial improvement, he could be a valuable squad player at a higher level; if aerial weakness and physical limitations are evident, his role should be limited to the Bulgarian/Cypriot tier.
Scout Assessment Notes
Physical Identity Card
Centre-Back-Specific Focus Areas
- → Aerial Ability: 185cm height but 29% aerial duel success — does he dominate in aerial duels against taller strikers?
- → 1v1 Defending: Success rate in direct duels against Bulgarian First League attackers
- → Pace & Recovery: At 26, can he recover when beaten by faster attackers?
- → Ball-Playing: Quality of left-footed forward passes under pressure — claimed as a strength
- → High-Line Comfort: Does Levski play a high defensive line? Is he comfortable in this system?
- → Organizational Leadership: Does he command the defensive line and organize teammates?