Niels Nkounkou
Mercato XI valuation · €9.5M · September 2026
Current Team
Nice
Niels Nkounkou
Performance Summary
Season snapshot
Season Rating
Tackles / G
1.0
Int / G
3.0
Duel Win %
56%
Aerials Won
3
Clean Sheets
0
Pass Acc.
90.9%
Tackles
1
Interceptions
3
Appearances
1
Rating
6.60
Detailed stats
Player Statistics
Transfer History
Career moves for Niels Nkounkou
About Niels Nkounkou
Niels Nkounkou is a 25-year-old French left back at Nice, where he wears the number 27 shirt. Standing at 184cm and left-footed, he plays in Serie A.
Across 13 appearances and 443 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Niels Nkounkou has contributed 20 tackles and 9 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 0 goals and 1 assist.
As of September 2026, Mercato XI values Niels Nkounkou at €9.5M, with a steady upward trend in recent months. Playing regularly in Serie A, a defined role at Nice, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.
Frequently asked questions
What position does Niels Nkounkou play?+
Niels Nkounkou plays as a left back for Nice, and is 25 years old.
What are Niels Nkounkou's stats for the 2025/26 season?+
In the 2025/26 season, Niels Nkounkou has made 13 appearances in Serie A, contributing 20 tackles, 9 interceptions, 0 goals and 1 assist.
How is Niels Nkounkou's 2026 market value calculated?+
Mercato XI estimates Niels Nkounkou's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of Serie A. The valuation is recalculated every month.