Active in Ligue 1

Nicolas Cozza

Defender #3
Age 26 years
Nationality France
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Nicolas Cozza is FC Nantes' Silver Engine, bringing vital versatility to the defensive line. At 27, the Ganges-born defender has navigated a career spanning Montpellier and Wolfsburg, now establishing himself as a recurring presence in the French top flight following his return to Ligue 1 on loan.

Across 16 appearances and 1,204 minutes of action, Cozza has proven to be a durable component of the starting eleven. While the data currently flags him with the GHOST badge due to a lower volume of touches per 90 minutes, he is clearly on an upward trajectory with his recent form hitting a score of 59. This surge suggests he is significantly outperforming his baseline season ability of 28. His primary strength lies in his Dribbling dimension, scored at 48, which allows him to navigate tight spaces and progress the ball effectively from deep positions. Maintaining this Balance between his defensive duties and offensive transitions remains his primary objective.

Currently valued at a steady €4M, the Stakes for Cozza involve cementing his long-term future and proving his worth beyond the current loan spell. His Intensity and reliable availability make him a key asset as the club navigates the challenges of the domestic campaign.

Player Rating

Nicolas Louis Marcel Cozza
17
Rating
61
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 29
🎯 Clutch 15
🎨 Style 33
📊 Ability 26
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

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.

Nicolas Louis Marcel Cozza is a notable GHOST for Nantes. Evidence: 40 Touches/90.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Compact Build.

Nicolas Louis Marcel Cozza Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 15%
Weight 29%
Experience 65%

vs Ligue 1

Height 24%
Weight 37%
Experience 68%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 47 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 32 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 21 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 19 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 47
Shooting 5
Defense 32
Workrate 21
Passing 19
Key Strength 47 Dribbling
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Nicolas Louis Marcel Cozza this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Angers Ligue 1 90' 6.3 - - 24 Stade de la Beaujoire
Mar 01, 2026 Lille 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 95' 6.6 - - 41 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 22, 2026 Nantes 2-0 Le Havre Ligue 1 94' 6.6 - - 36 Stade de la Beaujoire
Feb 13, 2026 Monaco 3-1 Nantes Ligue 1 45' 7.2 - 0 64 Stade Louis II
Feb 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Lyon Ligue 1 71' 6.2 0 0 45 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 31, 2026 Lorient 2-1 Nantes Ligue 1 96' 6.3 0 0 64 Stade du Moustoir
Jan 25, 2026 Nantes 1-4 Nice Ligue 1 90' 5.9 - - 55 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 18, 2026 Nantes 1-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 90' 6.3 0 0 51 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 04, 2026 Marseille 0-2 Nantes Ligue 1 93' 7.3 0 0 81 Orange Vélodrome
Dec 12, 2025 Angers 4-1 Nantes Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 61 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Dec 06, 2025 Nantes 1-2 Lens Ligue 1 87' 6.2 0 0 67 Stade de la Beaujoire
Nov 30, 2025 Lyon 3-0 Nantes Ligue 1 90' 5.5 0 0 67 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Nov 23, 2025 Nantes 1-1 Lorient Ligue 1 90' 6.2 0 0 40 Stade de la Beaujoire
Nov 08, 2025 Le Havre 1-1 Nantes Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 53 Stade Océane
Nov 02, 2025 Nantes 0-2 Metz Ligue 1 89' 6.7 0 0 39 Stade de la Beaujoire

Player Market Value

Track Nicolas Louis Marcel Cozza's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.5M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q1'22)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
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