Makan Aïko

Makan Aïko (born 7 July 2001) is a French footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dutch Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard.

Makan Aïko

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-01-07) 7 January 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Paris, France
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Fortuna Sittard
Number	11
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–	Fortuna Sittard	22	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 June 2025

Life and career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of French side AS Le Mans Villaret. In 2014, he joined the youth academy of French side Le Mans. He started his senior career with French side Le Mans. He also played for the club's reserve side. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.^[1] He was nominated for the 2023-24 Championnat National Revelation of the Season.^[1]

In 2024, he signed for Dutch side Fortuna Sittard.^[2] On 11 August 2024, he debuted for the club during a 2-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles. On 11 August 2024, he scored his first goal for the club suring a 2-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles.^[3]

He was born on 7 July 2001 in Paris, France. He is a native of Le Mans, France.^[4] He is of Ivorian descent.^[5]

Style of play

He mainly operates as a midfielder. He can also operate as a forward or left-winger. He has been described as "fast, explosive... hard-hitting and technical".^[4]