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FranceFranceFounded 1943
Luís Ferreira de Castro
Luís Ferreira de CastroManager
Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
Home Venue
Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
37,473 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Nantes - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Nantes's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Nantes is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 17th position with 23 points from 33 matches. The team represents France in this competition.

The team's record of 5 wins from 33 matches represents a 15.2% win rate, indicating a challenging season. With 29 goals scored and 52 goals conceded, the team achieved a -23 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 0.88 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Nantes's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 33 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Nantes sits in position #17 with 23 points from 33 matches played this season.

Nantes is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #17 with 23 points from 33 matches, achieving a record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. The team averages 0.88 goals per game with a 15.2% win rate.

Nantes has a goal difference of -23, having scored 29 goals and conceded 52 goals.Youssef El-Arabi tops the scoring charts with 3 goals. Matthis Abline leads in assists with 2, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Nantes has earned 12 home pointscompared to 11 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.1% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 45.5% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Nantes vs Monaco, ending 3-5 with 8 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Nantes defeated Olympique Marseille 3-0 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Nantes's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Nantes's performance in the 2025/2026 season in France, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 3 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for Nantes's squad.

Summary

Youssef El-Arabi leads Nantes's scoring charts with 3 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Matthis Abline has provided the most assists with 2, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Nantes, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Nantes has earned 12 points at home and 11 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

+15.9%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

0.75Home
0.65Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Nantes's home advantage is 0.10 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 0.75 points at home compared to 0.65 points away.

Nantes has accumulated 12 points at home from 16 matches (3W 3D 10L) and 11 points away from 17 matches (2W 5D 10L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Nantes shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 12 home points and 11 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 0.9 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

2.32

Across 33 matches

Team Goals per Game

0.88

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
11 matches (33.3%)
2-3 goals
15 matches (45.5%)
4-5 goals
6 matches (18.2%)
6+ goals
1 matches (3.0%)

Summary

Across 33 completed matches for Nantes, the team's matches average 2.32 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 15 matches (45.5% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 33.3% of matches (11 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 7 times (21.2% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 0.88 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Nantes scores 0.88 goals per game while conceding 1.58. Overall points efficiency: 0.70 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

0.88

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.58

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

0.70

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Nantes converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 0.88 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.58 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Nantes leads in points efficiency with 0.70 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Nantes's goal difference of -23 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Nantes has received 23 cards this season (22 yellow, 1 red) from 140 fouls.

Yellow Cards

220.67 per match

Red Cards

10.03 per match

Total Cards

230.70 per match

Total Fouls

1404.24 per match

Cards per Foul

0.164High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Nantes has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 23 total cards issued across 33 matches, with 22 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.70 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 95.7% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.67 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 4.3% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.03 red cards per match. The team recorded 140 total fouls, averaging 4.24 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Nantes reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Nantes's current position (#17), recent form, and what's at stake.

No upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines at this time.

Summer 2026 window: 3 incoming, 2 outgoing. Net buyer this window.

Incoming
3
Outgoing
2
Spent
€500,000
Recouped
€0

Nantes is a [Net buyer] in the [Summer 2026 window]. Spent €500,000 and recouped €0, for a net of -€500,000. Incoming moves: 3, outgoing moves: 2.

Ignatius Ganago
Ignatius Ganago
Dec 31, 2025
Free
New EnglandNew England
NantesNantes
Deiver Machado
Deiver Machado
Dec 08, 2025
€500,000
LensLens
NantesNantes
Junior Mwanga
Junior Mwanga
Sep 01, 2025
Free
StrasbourgStrasbourg
NantesNantes

Compare Nantes's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Summer 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Nantes
32€500,000€0-€500,000
Paris Saint Germain
08€0€58,000,000+€58,000,000
Lens
410€18,200,000€21,500,000+€3,300,000
LOSC Lille
44€14,500,000€15,500,000+€1,000,000
Olympique Lyonnais
58€5,000,000€38,592,000+€33,592,000
Olympique Marseille
68€31,200,000€30,300,000-€900,000
Rennes
311€26,500,000€42,400,000+€15,900,000
Monaco
15€10,000,000€93,570,000+€83,570,000
Strasbourg
59€16,500,000€35,000,000+€18,500,000
Lorient
13€0€0€0
Toulouse
23€4,700,000€26,000,000+€21,300,000
Paris
56€22,300,000€0-€22,300,000
Brest
73€4,100,000€5,800,000+€1,700,000
Angers SCO
14€0€13,500,000+€13,500,000
Le Havre
23€0€1,000,000+€1,000,000
Auxerre
27€0€1,000,000+€1,000,000
Nice
35€12,000,000€19,000,000+€7,000,000
Metz
43€3,000,000€0-€3,000,000
Nantes
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€500,000
Net-€500,000
Paris Saint Germain
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€58,000,000
Net+€58,000,000
Lens
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€39,700,000
Net+€3,300,000
LOSC Lille
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€30,000,000
Net+€1,000,000
Olympique Lyonnais
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€43,592,000
Net+€33,592,000
Olympique Marseille
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€61,500,000
Net-€900,000
Rennes
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€68,900,000
Net+€15,900,000
Monaco
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€103,570,000
Net+€83,570,000
Strasbourg
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,500,000
Net+€18,500,000
Lorient
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Toulouse
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€30,700,000
Net+€21,300,000
Paris
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€22,300,000
Net-€22,300,000
Brest
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,900,000
Net+€1,700,000
Angers SCO
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€13,500,000
Net+€13,500,000
Le Havre
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net+€1,000,000
Auxerre
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net+€1,000,000
Nice
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€31,000,000
Net+€7,000,000
Metz
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,000,000
Net-€3,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Dilane Bakwa
Dilane BakwaStrasbourgNottingham Forest
€35,000,000
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben SeghirMonacoBayer 04 Leverkusen
€32,000,000
Georges Mikautadze
Georges MikautadzeOlympique LyonnaisVillarreal
€31,000,000
Wilfried Singo
Wilfried SingoMonacoGalatasaray
€30,770,000
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi DonnarummaParis Saint GermainManchester City
€30,000,000
Arnaud Kalimuendo
Arnaud KalimuendoRennesNottingham Forest
€30,000,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Olympique Marseille (€31,200,000 outlay), while Monaco leads receipts at €93,570,000. Net leaders are topped by Monaco (+€83,570,000), with the largest deficit at Paris (-€22,300,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Dilane Bakwa for €35,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how Nantes's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares Nantes's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Nantes's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Nantes's top scorer Youssef El-Arabi ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 3 goals, contributing valuable goals to Nantes's attack.

For assists, Nantes's top playmaker Matthis Abline ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 2 assists, providing valuable creativity to Nantes's attack.

In player ratings, Nantes's highest-rated player Rémy Cabella ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.4 rating, contributing consistently to Nantes's performances.

Common questions about Nantes's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is Nantes's current position?

Nantes is currently in position #17 with 23 points from 33 matches.

Who is Nantes's top scorer?

Youssef El-Arabi leads Nantes with 3 goals this season.

How has Nantes performed at home vs away?

Nantes has earned 12 points at home and 11 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Nantes's goal difference?

Nantes has a goal difference of -23, having scored 29 goals and conceded 52 goals.

How many clean sheets has Nantes kept?

Nantes has kept 8 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.24 clean sheets per game.

What is Nantes's win rate?

Nantes has a win rate of 15.2%, with 5 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses.