As a right back, his pace is decent, not blistering like typical attacking fullbacks, but fast enough to handle most wingers. However, if you switch him to his alternate position at CB, that same pace suddenly becomes elite for a center-back.

Kounde feels sharp. His reactions help him win second balls, respond quickly to deflections, and adjust instantly when attackers change direction.

High/High Work Rates, this is huge for a defensive player. At RB, he’ll support attacks when needed but also recover quickly to defend.

At CB, the high attacking work rate doesn’t hurt much because his defensive awareness keeps him in shape.

Very reliable in tackles and interceptions. He positions himself well and doesn’t feel clumsy when stepping up to challenge attackers.

Strong and aggressive in challenges. Despite not being the tallest defender, he doesn’t get bullied easily.

Dives Into Tackles Trait, this trait makes him more aggressive defensively. He commits fully when going into challenges, which can be clutch when stopping dangerous attacks.