
Youssouf Niakate
Baniyas Club/F/
Player Info
Youssouf Niakate is a prolific Malian striker currently spearheading the attack for Baniyas Club in the UAE Pro League. A player with explosive pace and a clinical finishing touch, Niakate has been a consistent goal threat throughout his career, which has taken him from Mali to clubs in Belgium, Turkey, and now the Middle East. His breakthrough came in the Belgian league with teams like K.V. Oostende, where his ability to run in behind defences and score from various angles made him a fan favorite. A key highlight was a season where he netted over 15 league goals, attracting interest from bigger clubs. On the international stage, he has been a regular for the Mali national team, contributing important goals in AFCON qualifiers. His main honors include individual scoring awards and being a pivotal player in his clubs' successful campaigns. With a significant market value, Niakate is regarded as a top-tier striker in his current league, feared for his movement and lethal instinct in front of goal.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/07/21
Signed
2022/01/21
Transfer
2022/01/13
Loan Ended
2021/08/29
Loan
2019/07/23
2000000€
Transfer
2018/07/29
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
162
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
4
Accurate Passes Per Game
19
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
1


