Morgan Sanson

Midfielder #8
Age 31 years
Nationality France
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Morgan Sanson is OGC Nice's bronze Wall, anchoring the midfield with over a decade of high-level experience. A veteran with two career trophies to his name, Sanson has established himself as a reliable defensive presence since his permanent move to the club. His role remains vital for a side looking to blend tactical discipline with seasoned leadership.

Across 17 appearances and 644 minutes of action this season, Sanson has demonstrated why he is considered an established performer in the French top flight. While he currently carries the WASTEFUL badge due to a lack of goals, he compensates as a bronze ARCHITECT, creating 0.84 key chances per 90 minutes. His standout physical trait is a Workrate score of 72, which reflects his tireless engine in the middle of the pitch. He is on an upward trajectory, boasting a recent form rating of 90 and contributing an assist in his last five outings, significantly boosting the squad's Balance rating.

With a stable market value of €5M and a contract running until 2027, Sanson provides essential security for the club's long-term project. As the Stakes rise in the league standings, his veteran composure will be a decisive factor in Nice's pursuit of consistent results.

Player Rating

Morgan Stéphane Sanson
45
Rating
27
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 49
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 55
📊 Ability 45
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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.

Morgan Stéphane Sanson is a solid ARCHITECT for Nice. Evidence: 0.74 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: notable WASTEFUL (0% Conversion Rate)

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (71/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Morgan Stéphane Sanson Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 46%
Weight 57%
Experience 87%

vs Ligue 1

Height 34%
Weight 42%
Experience 87%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 67 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 17 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 42 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 71 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 48 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 67
Shooting 17
Defense 42
Workrate 71
Passing 48
Key Strength 71 Workrate
Area to Watch 17 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Morgan Stéphane Sanson this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 29, 2026 Nice 4-1 Saint Etienne Ligue 1 86' 6.7 - 0 60 Allianz Riviera
May 26, 2026 Saint Etienne 0-0 Nice Ligue 1 90' 6.9 - 0 27 Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
May 17, 2026 Nice 0-0 Metz Ligue 1 87' 7.5 - - 41 Allianz Riviera
May 10, 2026 Auxerre 2-1 Nice Ligue 1 76' 6.3 - - 61 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
May 02, 2026 Nice 1-1 Lens Ligue 1 71' 6.5 - - 77 Allianz Riviera
Apr 26, 2026 Marseille 1-1 Nice Ligue 1 45' 6.0 - - 68 Orange Vélodrome
Apr 12, 2026 Nice 1-1 Le Havre Ligue 1 93' 7.0 0 0 33 Allianz Riviera
Apr 04, 2026 Strasbourg 3-1 Nice Ligue 1 64' 7.3 0 0 42 Stade de la Meinau
Mar 21, 2026 Nice 0-4 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 92' 5.7 0 0 76 Allianz Riviera
Mar 14, 2026 Angers 0-2 Nice Ligue 1 85' 7.7 0 0 36 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Mar 08, 2026 Nice 0-4 Rennes Ligue 1 92' 6.2 0 0 70 Allianz Riviera
Mar 01, 2026 Paris FC 1-0 Nice Ligue 1 93' 6.6 0 0 43 Stade Jean Bouin
Feb 22, 2026 Nice 3-3 Lorient Ligue 1 95' 6.6 0 0 94 Allianz Riviera
Feb 15, 2026 Lyon 2-0 Nice Ligue 1 83' 6.5 0 0 31 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Feb 08, 2026 Nice 0-0 Monaco Ligue 1 84' 7.3 0 0 18 Allianz Riviera

Player Market Value

Track Morgan Stéphane Sanson's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.5M
Peak Value €28.0M (Q2'19)
€28.0M €14.0M €0
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