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Nicolas Cozza

Defender #3
Age 27 years
Nationality France
Market Value €3.0M

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 Cozza
Defender
FC Nantes' hardworking silver engine

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Nicolas Cozza Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 14%
Weight 32%
Experience 60%

vs Ligue 1

Height 20%
Weight 35%
Experience 66%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 44 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 21 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 48 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 46 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 42 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 44
Shooting 21
Defense 48
Workrate 46
Passing 42
Key Strength 48 Defense
Area to Watch 21 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 08, 2026 Lens 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 95' 6.2 0 0 49 Stade Bollaert-Delelis
May 02, 2026 Nantes 3-0 Marseille Ligue 1 91' 6.9 0 0 54 Stade de la Beaujoire
Apr 26, 2026 Rennes 2-1 Nantes Ligue 1 98' 8.0 0 1 99 Roazhon Park
Apr 22, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 3-0 Nantes Ligue 1 91' 6.2 0 0 65 Parc des Princes
Apr 19, 2026 Nantes 1-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 100' 6.7 0 0 90 Stade de la Beaujoire
Apr 11, 2026 Auxerre 0-0 Nantes Ligue 1 94' 7.2 0 0 32 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Apr 05, 2026 Metz 0-0 Nantes Ligue 1 96' 7.5 0 0 56 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Mar 22, 2026 Nantes 2-3 Strasbourg Ligue 1 94' 7.0 0 0 96 Stade de la Beaujoire
Mar 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Angers Ligue 1 90' 6.3 0 0 24 Stade de la Beaujoire
Mar 01, 2026 Lille 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 95' 6.6 0 0 41 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 22, 2026 Nantes 2-0 Le Havre Ligue 1 94' 6.6 0 0 36 Stade de la Beaujoire
Feb 13, 2026 Monaco 3-1 Nantes Ligue 1 45' 7.2 0 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 0 0 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

Player Market Value

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

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q1'22)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
Q4'17 Q1'18 Q2'18 Q4'18 Q4'18 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25

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