Niels Nkounkou stats
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N. Nkounkou
NiceDefenderBefore the next match
Brest v Nice, Friday
What Brest allow left wing backs
Position stats6 appearances at LWB against Brest in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 1.
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Odds OutliersNiels Nkounkou 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Niels Nkounkou has appeared in 5 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 403 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Attacking stats
Niels Nkounkou has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 134 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niels Nkounkou has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 202 minutes. Niels Nkounkou has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Niels Nkounkou has completed 108 of 140 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Niels Nkounkou completes 4 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
Niels Nkounkou makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Niels Nkounkou has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left wing back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Nice squad
G. Hein
30 yrs#7
M. Amoura
26 yrs#9
S. Diop26 yrs#10
E. Wahi
23 yrs#11
I. Jansson
24 yrs#21
N. Ngoumou26 yrs#29
Z. Diallo21 yrs#44
H. Boudaoui27 yrs#6
M. Sanson32 yrs#8
L. Abergel33 yrs#19
I. Camara
21 yrs#22
A. Witsel
37 yrs#28N. Laarej17 yrs#34X. Mandza17 yrs#35
D. Coulibaly17 yrs#39
Everton19 yrs#41
S. Abdul Samed
26 yrs#99
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26 yrs
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26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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
Ligue 1 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Niels Nkounkou has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 403 minutes. Niels Nkounkou has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niels Nkounkou has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (22% success rate). Niels Nkounkou has contributed 2 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niels Nkounkou has registered 14 tackles (7 won), 8 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 108 from 140 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Niels Nkounkou has won 26 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Niels Nkounkou has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About Niels Nkounkou
Niels Nkounkou is a 25-year-old defender playing for Nice in the Ligue 1, representing France. Niels Nkounkou is left-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 1 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Niels Nkounkou's most recent match was away at Olympique Lyonnais on April 14th. Nice lost 2-1. Niels Nkounkou played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.08.
Recent matches
- April 14th2-1 lossatOlympique Lyonnais(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.08)
- June 18th2-1 winvsStrasbourg(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- March 22nd2-1 winvsLOSC Lille(78 mins, rating 6.57)
- September 19th1-0 lossatAuxerre(72 mins, rating 7.19)
- July 21st1-1 drawvsLe Mans(73 mins, rating 6.64)
Next fixture
Niels Nkounkou and Nice are next in action on December 21st against Brest in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brest vs Nice match preview.
Teammates at Nice
Niels Nkounkou currently plays alongside Salis Abdul Samed, Niels Nkounkou, Alidu Seidu, Nassim Laarej, Issiaga Camara, Isak Jansson, Teddy Boulhendi, Everton, Djibril Coulibaly, Zoumana Diallo, Nathan Ngoumou, Laurent Abergel, Gauthier Hein, Yehvann Diouf, Martin Ponsot, Xavier Mandza, Mohamed Amoura, Ali Abdi, Hicham Boudaoui, Antoine Mendy, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Sofiane Diop, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Hamza Koutoune, Moïse Bombito, Axel Witsel, Morgan Sanson, Elye Wahi and Jonathan Clauss at Nice.