Makan Aïko
French footballer (born 2000)
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Makan Aïko (born 7 July 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Portuguese Primeira Liga club Tondela.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tondela | ||
| Number | 90 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2014 | AS Le Mans Villaret | ||
| 2014–2019 | Le Mans | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2024 | Le Mans | 55 | (7) |
| 2019–2021 | → Le Mans B (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Fortuna Sittard | 35 | (3) |
| 2026– | Tondela | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:08, 12 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Club career
Le Mans
Aïko began playing football with AS Le Mans Villaret before joining the Le Mans FC academy in 2014.[1] He made his first-team debut on 15 January 2021 in a 2–0 Championnat National defeat away to Quevilly-Rouen.[3] He scored his first senior goal on 6 August 2021, deciding a 1–0 home win over Stade Briochin.[4] In April 2024, he was shortlisted for the Championnat National Revelation of the Season award.[5]
Fortuna Sittard
After his contract expired in the summer of 2024, Aïko joined Dutfch Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal with an option for a further year.[6][7] He made his debut for the club on 11 August 2024, scoring in a 2–0 league win away to Go Ahead Eagles; Alen Halilović opened the scoring before Aïko added the second from a Mitchell Dijks assist.[8][9] He finished the 2024–25 season with 22 Eredivisie appearances and one goal;[10] across all competitions he made 23 appearances.[11]
On 14 September 2025, Aïko came on as a substitute to score twice late on in a 3–1 league win away to Telstar.[12][13]
Tondela
On 9 January 2026, Aïko moved to Portugal, joining Primeira Liga club Tondela on a contract until June 2028.[14]
Style of play
A versatile midfielder who has also been used in advanced roles, Aïko has been described as "fast, explosive, hard-hitting and technical".[1]