Niels Patrick Nkounkou (born 1 November 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.
[3] Nkounkou joined Everton on a free transfer in July 2020, signing a three-year deal, after rejecting a professional contract from Marseille due to the sporting plan proposed by the French club wasn't convincing for the defender and his future development.
[6] Nkounkou made his professional debut for Everton in a 3–0 EFL Cup victory against Salford City in which he impressed immensely, forming an effective attacking partnership down the left hand side of the pitch with fellow youngster Anthony Gordon.
[7] He put in another positive display in his second match, also in the EFL Cup, against Fleetwood Town which he capped with a back-heeled assist to set up a goal for Moise Kean in a 5–2 victory.
Upon the signing of Nkounkou, Everton Director of Football Marcel Brands said "Niels is a young, talented player with good technical and physical skills.