Melvin Bard
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Melvin Bard 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Melvin Bard has appeared in 29 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,394 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 29 | 2,394 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 6.77 |
 Europa League | 6 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 6.48 |
 Coupe de France | 5 | 499 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.95 |
 Ligue 1 Play-offs | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.34 |
 Champions League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.72 |
| Total | 44 | 3,739 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 79 | 6.77 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.11 | 60 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.60 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.30 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.08 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.60 | 64 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.49 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.19 | 73 |
Melvin Bard has taken 15 shots with 5 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 160 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Melvin Bard has 1 assist and 15 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 184 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1140 | 42.90 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 918 | 34.50 | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 44 | 1.65 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 0.56 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 189 | 7.11 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 189 | 7.11 | 80 |
Melvin Bard has completed 918 of 1140 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 1.02 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 126 | 4.74 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 1.17 | 47 |
| Touches | 1771 | 66.60 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 396 | 14.89 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.83 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 1.02 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.75 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 0.79 | 56 |
Melvin Bard completes 16 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 126 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 52 | 1.95 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 1.09 | 54 |
| Interceptions | 41 | 1.54 | 83 |
| Clearances | 76 | 2.86 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 133 | 5.00 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.11 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Melvin Bard makes 52 tackles and 41 interceptions , adding 76 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 0.98 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.15 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 1.99 | 58 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Melvin Bard has committed 26 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left wing back (13 appearances), also at left center back (7) and left back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Melvin Bard previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 24 | 1,941 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 54 | 7.19 |
| Europa League | 5 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.76 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,662 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 72 | 7.13 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 33 | 2,460 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 96 | 7.03 |
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 662 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 7.02 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 33 | 2,593 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 59 | 7.15 |
About Melvin Bard
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Melvin Bard has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 29 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2394 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Melvin Bard has attempted 15 shots with 5 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melvin Bard has created 13 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (59% success rate). Melvin Bard has contributed 15 key passes and 79 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melvin Bard has registered 52 tackles (29 won), 41 interceptions, and 76 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 918 from 1140 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Melvin Bard has won 126 of 232 total duels.
Discipline
Melvin Bard has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 27.
About Melvin Bard
Melvin Bard is a 25-year-old defender playing for Nice in the Ligue 1, representing France. Melvin Bard is left-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 6 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Melvin Bard's most recent match was away at Saint-Étienne on July 2nd. Nice won 4-1. Melvin Bard played 46 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- July 2nd4-1 winvsSaint-Étienne(46 mins, rating 7.34)
- April 15th0-0 drawatSaint-Étienne(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- May 13th3-1 lossatLens(79 mins, rating 6.43)
- July 5th2-1 lossatAuxerre(59 mins, rating 6.46)
- August 13th1-1 drawvsLens(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
Teammates at Nice
Melvin Bard currently plays alongside Enguerrand Bouard, Bartosz Zelazowski, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Laurenzo Monteiro Alvarenga, Dante, Pablo Rosario, Djibril Coulibaly, Brad Hamilton Mantsounga Makouangou, Kéfren Ali, Théo Bruyère, Millan Brignone, Jah Telusson, Sofiane Diop, Yanis Sofikitis, Kayyum Alabi, Zoumana Diallo, Kevin Carlos, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Isak Jansson, Teddy Boulhendi, Jonathan Clauss, Salis Abdul Samed, Maxime Dupé, Hicham Boudaoui, Yehvann Diouf, Antoine Mendy, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Morgan Sanson, Tom Louchet, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Kaïl Boudache, Moïse Bombito, Melvin Bard, Ali Abdi, Jérémie Boga, Hamza Koutoune, Everton Pereira, Gabin Bernardeau, Terem Moffi, Tanguy Ndombélé and Mousslim Youssouf at Nice.