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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable burst for a central defender, but not an athletic standout. (conf 0.25)
Decent recovery speed for a centre-back at Ligue 3 level. (conf 0.25)
Adequate balance and turning; no standout evidence either way. (conf 0.25)
Handled a full loan season in Ligue 3 at Aubagne without reported issues. (conf 0.25)
Control
Sound control for a defender, still developing at a higher level. (conf 0.25)
Defender who carries the ball only when space is simple. (conf 0.25)
Competent at screening the ball as a defender, but untested at Pro League pace. (conf 0.25)
Simple, safe striking of the ball rather than an attacking weapon. (conf 0.25)
Distribution
Safe short passer from the back, with limited top-level evidence. (conf 0.25)
Long passing range is unproven, little evidence of progressive delivery. (conf 0.25)
Not involved in crossing from his centre-back role. (conf 0.25)
Limited creative scope from deep; no evidence of progressive passing. (conf 0.25)
Chance threat
Finishing is not a feature of his centre-back game. (conf 0.25)
Rarely shoots, mostly at set pieces; low-value shot choice not a concern. (conf 0.25)
Occasional forward runs at set pieces are not documented. (conf 0.25)
No dead-ball shooting role in his centre-back duties. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Central defender who contests aerial duels; height not confirmed. (conf 0.25)
Competes in duels at Ligue 3 level, still to be tested in Belgium. (conf 0.25)
Defense
Willing to step out from the back but untested in Union's high press. (conf 0.25)
Reads and breaks up play adequately at a lower level. (conf 0.25)
Positionally sound for a young defender, though inexperienced. (conf 0.25)
Mental
Calm enough in lower-league football, with limited top-flight data. (conf 0.25)
Decision making is unproven at Pro League intensity. (conf 0.25)
Played a full season on loan, showing reliable effort. (conf 0.25)
Resilience
No notable injury record found; little information available. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Young French-Algerian defender with a signed contract until 2030. (conf 0.3)
Little exposure beyond French lower divisions before this move. (conf 0.3)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nohim Chibani is a French-Algerian centre-back who joined Union Saint-Gilloise on a free transfer from Quevilly-Rouen in June 2026, signing a contract until 2030. A right-footed central defender, he spent the previous season on loan at Aubagne Air Bel in Ligue 3, the French third tier. He arrives as a developing option with limited exposure to higher-level football, and he has spoken of identifying with Union's values of passion, commitment and humility.
Signed for Union Saint-Gilloise on a free transfer from Quevilly-Rouen on 8 June 2026, on a contract until mid-2030.