Gaius Makouta

Gaius Makouta (born 25 July 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese club Boavista. Born in France, he plays for the Congo national team.

Club career
In February 2019 he joined Braga.

In January 2020 Makouta was loaned to Beroe.

On 27 June 2021, he signed a three-year contract with Boavista.

International career
Born in France and of Republic of the Congo descent, Makouta was called up to the Congo in October 2019.

Personal life
He is the grandson of Jean-Pierre Makouta-Mboukou, a Congolese politician and a famous writer and researcher in linguistics.

International goals

 * Scores and results list Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Makouta goal.

Honours
Boavista
 * Primeira Liga Midfielder of the Month: August 2023