
Sikou Niakate
Sporting Braga/D/
Player Info
Sikou Niakaté is a highly-rated Malian central defender who has established himself as a key player for Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Sporting Braga. The 26-year-old, valued at around €8 million, is a modern defender combining a strong 186cm frame with excellent ball-playing ability and recovery pace. His career took off in France with FC Metz, where his composed performances in Ligue 1 attracted significant attention. His 2022 move to Braga has proven successful, as he has become a mainstay in their defense, helping the club secure European qualification and challenge for domestic honors. Niakaté has also become a regular for the Mali national team. His main honors include playing a crucial role in Braga's Taça de Portugal triumph and their consistent top-four finishes. A calm and assertive presence, Niakaté is regarded as one of the most promising African defenders in European football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/06/30
1800000€
Transfer
2023/06/29
Loan Ended
2022/06/30
Loan
2022/06/29
Loan Ended
2021/08/11
Loan
2019/06/29
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
306
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
158
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
8
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
3
Clearances Per Game
19
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
3



