St. Etienne 
E. Frankfurt 
CONFIRMED: Niels Nkounkou signs for E. Frankfurt.
Niels Nkounkou has officially moved from St. Etienne to E. Frankfurt for a €7.5M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Niels Nkounkou signs for E. Frankfurt
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )E. Frankfurt's pursuit of Niels Nkounkou reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 84% probability of the verdediger making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- E. Frankfurt has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Niels Nkounkou (25).
- E. Frankfurt has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Niels Nkounkou.
- Niels Nkounkou is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current E. Frankfurt squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position
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Not many competitors with higher Potential
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumourEverton could now earn £2.2m payout as former player nears Bundesliga switch
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Alternatives of E. Frankfurt
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
60.8
69.0
|
Raed Bouchniba |
 US Monastir
|
€1M |
|
60.8
61.0
|
Alistair Johnston |
 Celtic
|
€8.3M |
|
60.8
63.2
|
Vasilios Zagaritis |
 Heerenveen
|
€2.4M |
|
60.8
64.4
|
Mauricio Isaís |
 Pachuca
|
€0.8M |
|
60.8
60.8
|
Tommaso Augello |
 Palermo
|
€0.7M |
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60.8
62.0
|
Álex Pozo |
 ADO
|
€1M |
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60.8
60.8
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Mats Deijl |
 Feyenoord
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€1.5M |
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60.7
65.0
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Antoine Hainaut |
 Venezia
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€3.9M |
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Niels Nkounkou
D, M (L)
Skill: 58.0
Pot: 60.1
Team
Nice
Nice
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€1.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.5M – €2.2M
Who is Niels Nkounkou?
Niels Nkounkou (FRA) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Nice. Niels Nkounkou is 25 years old (2000/11/01). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27. Niels Nkounkou has also been used as a wing back and as a defensive back.
Niels Nkounkou's current transfer value is between €1.5M and €2.2M. His last transfer was from E. Frankfurt to Nice in 2026. Nice loaned Niels Nkounkou for free from E. Frankfurt.
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