Nice- Games
- 7
- 7 starts
- Minutes
- 583
- 83 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.2 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.9 xA
Player profile
583 min · vs 227 full-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Ball-winning, dribbling wing-back
Nkounkou does a lot of defending for Nice, with tackles and interceptions near the top for a full-back, and he carries the ball past players well. His passing is loose, he gives little threat in the box and loses most duels. From 583 minutes.
Key strengths
Defends. Tackles 3.09 and interceptions 1.85 per 90, both top 9% of full-backs.
Beats players. Dribbles won 1.39 per 90, top 9%.
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.09 per 90, top 16%.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 77.3%, 14th percentile.
Loses duels. Duels won 47.6%, 20th percentile.
Little goal threat. Non-penalty xG 0.03 per 90 (25th percentile) and touches in the box 1.24 (25th percentile).
Similar players
- Rafik Messali ToulouseDribbles won 91 v 89 and recoveries 84 v 84.
- Adrien Truffert AFC BournemouthTackles 91 v 89 and duels won 20 v 16.
- Ola Aina Nottingham ForestRecoveries 84 v 87 and pass accuracy 14 v 8.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Defends. Tackles 3.09 and interceptions 1.85 per 90, both top 9% of full-backs.
Beats players. Dribbles won 1.39 per 90, top 9%.
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.09 per 90, top 16%.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 77.3%, 14th percentile.
Loses duels. Duels won 47.6%, 20th percentile.
Little goal threat. Non-penalty xG 0.03 per 90 (25th percentile) and touches in the box 1.24 (25th percentile).
Similar players
- Rafik Messali ToulouseDribbles won 91 v 89 and recoveries 84 v 84.
- Adrien Truffert AFC BournemouthTackles 91 v 89 and duels won 20 v 16.
- Ola Aina Nottingham ForestRecoveries 84 v 87 and pass accuracy 14 v 8.
Against 233 full-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of full-backs with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 4 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (22%), average spot left wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 27%, Middle third 40%, Final third 33%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 7 | 583 | 0 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.88 | 3 | 5 | 7.21 |
7 games
