Mohamed Abdelmonem

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

Mohamed Abdelmonem stands as a quiet presence in OGC Nice's squad—an Egyptian centre-back earning his stripes in Ligue 1's unforgiving mid-table battle. At 27, the €3 million-rated defender has logged just 180 minutes across two appearances this season, operating behind Nice's first-choice partnership as the club navigates a precarious 14th-place position. His FIFA profile reveals the classic modern defender's toolbox: aerial dominance and physicality (55 each) complementing his 55 defending rating, with the tactical discipline to organize those around him. While his attacking contributions read zero across the board—no goals, no assists, no cards—that's precisely the point for a no-nonsense centre-half. In a Nice side struggling for consistency and defensive organization, Abdelmonem represents untapped potential; the reliable depth option who could prove vital when injuries bite or form collapses. As Les Aiglons fight to distance themselves from the relegation conversation, his experience and unglamorous professionalism may yet earn him the minutes needed to become more than a squad rotation piece.