Players like Niels Nkounkou
LB/LMTorino · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiels Nkounkou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niels Nkounkou are Kevin Paredes, João Cancelo, Germán Valera. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 87/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Paredes scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Niels Nkounkou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 21 | €7.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €16m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niels Nkounkou
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niels Nkounkou?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Niels Nkounkou, with a 87/100 overall match. João Cancelo and Germán Valera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niels Nkounkou?
Yes. Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niels Nkounkou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niels Nkounkou's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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