Niels Nkounkou alternatives
LB/LMNice · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiels Nkounkou's profile ↗
Niels Nkounkou is a left-back/left midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Nkounkou, players like Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89/100, and Nolan Gillot from RAAL La Louvière, who is available for free with a fit score of 84/100, offer promising options in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 91 | 89 |
| 2 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Al-Kholood | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 83 | 83 |
| 5 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 81 | 82 |
| 6 | Sergi Canóssimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 29 | €600k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 9 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niels Nkounkou
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niels Nkounkou?
Reinaldo (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Niels Nkounkou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niels Nkounkou?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niels Nkounkou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Niels Nkounkou's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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