Players like Niels Nkounkou
LB/LMTorino · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiels Nkounkou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niels Nkounkou are Rayan Aït-Nouri, Diego Moreira, Alfie Doughty. Doppel rates Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Coba Da Costa scores 84/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Niels Nkounkou is an aggressive, dynamic left-back with a knack for both defending and contributing to the attack. His elite dribbling, outstanding duel success, and impressive tackle and interception rates make him a formidable presence on the flank. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of positional peers, he showcases his ability to impact games consistently, scoring three goals this season while missing only six matches in the last three years, reflecting his reliability and durability.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niels Nkounkou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 27 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niels Nkounkou
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niels Nkounkou?
By Doppel's fit score, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton) is the closest profile to Niels Nkounkou, with a 83/100 overall match. Diego Moreira and Alfie Doughty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niels Nkounkou?
Yes. Coba Da Costa (Getafe) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.5m.
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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