Moussa Niakhaté
Lyon/D/
SenegalPlayer Info
Moussa Niakhaté is a Senegalese international central defender who has established himself as a top-level performer, currently with Olympique Lyonnais in France's Ligue 1. The 30-year-old, standing at an athletic 190cm, is a defender of immense quality, combining pace, power, and excellent ball-playing ability. His career trajectory saw him rise through the French academy system at FC Metz before impressive spells in the Bundesliga with Mainz 05 and the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, showcasing his adaptability at the highest level. His market value of €15 million underscores his status. Niakhaté's honors include promotion achievements and being a stalwart in top-flight defenses. A key player for the Senegalese national team, he brings leadership and composure. He is now a defensive cornerstone for Lyon, respected for his aerial dominance, timely tackles, and ability to build attacks from the back.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/07/03
Nottingham Forest
Lyon31900000€
Transfer
2022/07/05
1. FSV Mainz 05Nottingham Forest13800000€
Transfer
2018/07/06
Metz1. FSV Mainz 056000000€
Transfer
2017/06/30
ValenciennesMetzSigned
2011/06/30
LOSC Lille Youth
ES Wasquehal U19Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
LyonFRA Ligue 12025-2026
Matches
Games Played
22
Games Started
20
Minutes Per Game
1858
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
1295
Key Passes Per Game
9
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
59
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
4
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
25
Interceptions Per Game
15
Clearances Per Game
120
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
27
Be Fouled Per Game
20