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The summer 2026 transfer window is open, so squads can still change as clubs buy, sell, and loan players. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may not reflect the very latest transfers yet.
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Head Coach
Claude Puel
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 3
Out· 9
- Bernardeau to LorientTransferJul '26
- Vanhoutte to FeyenoordTransferJun '26
- Balde to FC ST. GallenTransferJun '26
- Dupé to NantesFree agentJun '26
- Boudache to LyonFree agentJun '26
- Boga to JuventusTransferJun '26
- DanteEnd of careerJun '26
- Bah to Manchester CityReturn from loanJun '26
- ŻelazowskiFree agentJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 30
4-2-3-1
33%
5-4-1
17%
3-4-2-1
10%
3-5-2
10%
Last Season's Most Common Nice XI
Based on 45 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
80
Diouf
GK·35 starts
37
Oppong
DEF·35 starts
26
Bard
DEF·35 starts
92
Clauss
DEF·34 starts
28
Bah
DEF·31 starts
On loan at Manchester City
33
Mendy
DEF·31 starts
8
Sanson
MID·26 starts
34
Vanhoutte
MID·25 starts
Left the club
20
Louchet
MID·22 starts
10
Diop
FWD·28 starts
25
Cho
FWD·24 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
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Stats & Facts
Nice
- Who started Nice's last match?
- Nice's starting XI on 29 May 2026 in the Ligue 1 (3-4-2-1): Dante, M. Sanson, E. Wahi, T. Louchet, M. Cho, M. Bard, A. Mendy, K. Peprah, D. Coulibaly, Y. Diouf, J. Clauss.
- What was Nice's last result?
- Nice beat Saint Etienne 4–1 on 29 May 2026.
- When did Nice last win?
- Nice last won on 29 May 2026, beating Saint Etienne 4–1.
- Who takes penalties for Nice?
- S. Diop has taken the most penalties for Nice in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Nice in the 2025-26 season?
- Y. Diouf leads with 35 starts for Nice across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Nice use most often?
- Nice have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 45 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Nice goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- Y. Diouf has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nice in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
- Which Nice defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Bard has made the most starts as defender for Nice in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
- Which Nice midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Sanson has made the most starts as midfielder for Nice in the 2025-26 season, starting 26 matches.
- Which Nice forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- S. Diop has made the most starts as forward for Nice in the 2025-26 season, starting 28 matches.
Squad · 35 players