Niels Nkounkou
Left-back · Nice · Ligue 1 · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-09
Niels Nkounkou, 25, plays as a left-back for Nice in the Ligue 1. This season: 3 appearances, 223 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.85. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for interceptions and tackles.
Profile
- Club
- Nice
- League
- Ligue 1
- Position
- Left-back
- Age
- 25
- Nationality
- France
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 3 (3) | – |
| Minutes | 223 | – |
| Average rating | 6.85 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.40 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 |
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.81 |
| Passes | 71 | 28.65 |
| Pass accuracy % | 78.9 | – |
| Tackles | 7 | 2.83 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 2.42 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.61 |
| Duels won | 14 | 5.65 |
| Aerial duels won | 3 | 1.21 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.81 |
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.81 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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