Niels Nkounkou
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Niels Nkounkou 2024/2025 season stats
As a left back, Niels Nkounkou has appeared in 12 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 382 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 12 | 382 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 6.80 |
 Europa League | 8 | 435 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 6.06 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.71 |
| Total | 23 | 957 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 35 | 6.53 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.90 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.24 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.71 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.24 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 9 | 2.10 | 98 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.71 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.47 | 91 |
Niels Nkounkou has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 96 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niels Nkounkou has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 127 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 184 | 43.40 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 134 | 31.60 | 31 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 2.36 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.94 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 5.18 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 3.53 | 25 |
Niels Nkounkou has completed 134 of 184 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.65 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 3.30 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 25 | 5.89 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.71 | 25 |
| Touches | 317 | 74.70 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 52 | 12.25 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.71 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.47 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.94 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.24 | 64 |
Niels Nkounkou completes 7 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 3.30 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.88 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.88 | 95 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.83 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 3.30 | 45 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Niels Nkounkou makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.18 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.24 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.65 | 51 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Niels Nkounkou has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left back (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 11 | 349 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 6.14 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3.64 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 29 | 1,307 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 53 | 6.71 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 644 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 6.96 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.35 |
 Ligue 2 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 20 | 1,682 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 52 | 7.28 |
 Championship | 18 | 1,226 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 23 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 6.81 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.94 |
About Niels Nkounkou
Bundesliga 2024/2025 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Niels Nkounkou has featured across 12 appearances (4 starts), totalling 382 minutes. Niels Nkounkou has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niels Nkounkou has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (50% success rate). Niels Nkounkou has contributed 9 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niels Nkounkou has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 8 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 134 from 184 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Niels Nkounkou has won 25 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Niels Nkounkou has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Niels Nkounkou
Niels Nkounkou is a 25-year-old defender playing for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, representing France. Niels Nkounkou is left-footed. Born on 1 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Niels Nkounkou's most recent match was away at Juventus on December 3rd. Eintracht Frankfurt drew 2-2. Niels Nkounkou played 27 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
Teammates at Eintracht Frankfurt
Niels Nkounkou currently plays alongside Ansgar Knauff, Jens Grahl, Love Arrhov, Michael Zetterer, Hugo Larsson, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Elye Wahi, Ellyes Skhiri, Noel Aseko, Ritsu Doan, Michy Batshuayi, Nnamdi Collins, Malik Pimpong, Jessic Ngankam, Arthur Theate, Keita Kosugi, Niels Nkounkou, Younes Ebnoutalib, Kauã Santos, Simon Simoni, Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Mario Götze, Robin Koch, Elias Baum, Farès Chaïbi, Jonathan Burkardt, Junior Dina Ebimbe, Oscar Højlund, Timothy Chandler, Can Uzun and Noel Futkeu at Eintracht Frankfurt.