Christ Melik Makosso (born 9 May 2004) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Auxerre and the Congo national team.
Club career Early career Born in Brazzaville, Makosso spent his early career in the Congo with Ajax de Moungali and CARA Brazzaville.
Sochaux On 17 March 2023, Makosso joined French Ligue 2 club Sochaux. Initially playing for their reserve team in the Championnat National 3 and Under-19's team, he made his first-team debut for the club on 6 May 2023 as a substitute against Amiens. He signed his first professional contract on 16 May – a three-year deal with the club.
RWDM On 25 January 2024, Makosso joined Belgian Pro League side RWDM on a four-year contract. He made 10 appearances in his first season at the club, ending with a relegation to the Challenger Pro League. He went on to make 13 further appearances in the second-tier, as well as scoring his first career goal.
Luton Town In January 2025, Makosso was signed by EFL Championship club Luton Town. He made his debut for the club on 23 February 2025, in a 2–0 derby defeat against Watford. Although the 2024–25 season ended in disappointment as the club suffered a second consecutive relegation, Makosso's impact following his arrival saw him named both Young Player of the Season and Signing of the Season at the club's awards night.
In January 2026, Makosso joined Championship club Oxford United on loan until the end of the season, joining up with his former Luton Town manager Matt Bloomfield.
Auxerre In July 2026 he returned to France, siging with Auxerre.
International career After playing for, and captaining, the country's youth teams, Makosso made his international debut for Congo on 4 September 2022 in an African Nations Championship second round qualifier against Central African Republic, ending with a 1–0 win.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSochaux B2022–23Championnat National 360———602023–24Championnat National 320———20Total8000000080Sochaux2022–23Ligue 25000——502023–24Championnat National8020——100Total130200000150RWDM2023–24Belgian Pro League10000——1002024–25Challenger Pro League13100——131Total231000000231Luton Town2024–25EFL Championship1300000—1302025–26EFL League One110000040150Total240000040280Oxford United (loan)2025–26EFL Championship601000—70Auxerre2026–27Ligue 12000——20Career total761300040831
Honours Individual Luton Town Young Player of the Season: 2024–25
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