Ali El Abdi

Midfielder #2
Age 32 years
Nationality Tunisia
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Ali El Abdi is Nice's Bronze Engine, a seasoned professional who has quickly become a vital component of the squad's tactical framework. With seven career trophies to his name, including the Tunisian Ligue 1 title and international success in the Kirin Cup, the 33-year-old left-back brings a championship pedigree and a wealth of experience to the Allianz Riviera.

The data highlights a hybrid profile that excels in both endurance and physical duels. His standout Workrate rating of 87 underscores his tireless overlapping runs, while his primary badge as an ENFORCER is earned through a robust 2.4 tackles per 90 minutes. Across 11 appearances and 556 minutes of action, El Abdi is hitting top form, recently finding the back of the net to prove his offensive threat. While his reliability is still categorized as emerging due to his mid-season arrival, his upward trajectory suggests he is rapidly adapting to the tactical demands of the division.

Holding a stable market value of €3M, El Abdi offers significant Balance to the roster. His ability to maintain high Intensity throughout the full ninety minutes makes him a dependable asset for high-stakes fixtures as the club pursues its seasonal objectives.

Player Rating

Ali El Abdi
66
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 40
🎯 Clutch 42
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 44
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Ali El Abdi is a solid ENFORCER for Nice. Evidence: 2.5 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (81/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Ali El Abdi Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 67%
Weight 56%
Experience 90%

vs Ligue 1

Height 50%
Weight 42%
Experience 89%

Traits

VETERAN DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 49 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 78 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 62 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 81 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 30 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 49
Shooting 78
Defense 62
Workrate 81
Passing 30
Key Strength 81 Workrate
Area to Watch 30 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Ali El Abdi this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 21, 2026 Nice 0-4 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 21' 6.2 - - 76 Allianz Riviera
Feb 22, 2026 Nice 3-3 Lorient Ligue 1 64' 6.3 - - 94 Allianz Riviera
Feb 15, 2026 Lyon 2-0 Nice Ligue 1 94' 5.9 - - 31 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Feb 01, 2026 Nice 2-2 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 95' 7.9 1 0 71 Allianz Riviera
Jan 25, 2026 Nantes 1-4 Nice Ligue 1 90' 6.0 - - 55 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 17, 2026 Toulouse 5-1 Nice Ligue 1 26' 5.9 0 0 62 Stadium de Toulouse
Dec 14, 2025 Lens 2-0 Nice Ligue 1 21' 6.9 0 0 42 Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Nov 30, 2025 Lorient 3-1 Nice Ligue 1 29' 7.3 0 0 46 Stade du Moustoir
Nov 21, 2025 Nice 1-5 Marseille Ligue 1 22' 6.2 0 0 72 Allianz Riviera
Nov 09, 2025 Metz 2-1 Nice Ligue 1 45' 6.6 0 0 72 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Nov 01, 2025 Paris Saint Germain 1-0 Nice Ligue 1 90' 6.7 0 0 55 Parc des Princes
Oct 29, 2025 Nice 2-0 Lille Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 58 Allianz Riviera
Oct 26, 2025 Rennes 1-2 Nice Ligue 1 71' 7.0 0 0 60 Roazhon Park
Oct 05, 2025 Monaco 2-2 Nice Ligue 1 34' 5.2 0 0 100 Stade Louis II

Player Market Value

Track Ali El Abdi's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €3.0M (Q4'24)
€3.0M €1.5M €0
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