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Height
19
Shirt
30 years
Mar 8, 1996
Left
Preferred foot
Senegal
Country
€16.8M
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches92%Shot attempts5%Goals32%
Chances created63%Aerial duels won74%Defensive contributions29%
Transfer value: €16.8M
Highest: €20.9M(Sep 4, 2022)
€21M
€16M
€10M
€5.2M
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Ligue 1 2025/2026

0
Goals
2
Assists
30
Started
32
Matches
2,758
Minutes played
7.16
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Jul 1

Belgium
L3 - 2
120
0
1
0
0
7.1

Jun 26

Iraq
W5 - 0
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Jun 23

Norway
L3 - 2
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Jun 16

France
L3 - 1
90
0
0
0
0
5.6

Jun 9

Saudi Arabia
D0 - 0
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

May 31

USA
L3 - 2
20
0
0
0
0
6.4

May 17

Lens
L0 - 4
90
0
0
0
0
5.4

May 10

Toulouse
L2 - 1
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

May 3

Rennes
W4 - 2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Apr 25

Auxerre
W3 - 2
90
0
0
0
0
7.3
Senegal

Jul 1

FIFA World Cup
Belgium
L3 - 2
120‎’‎
7.1

Jun 26

FIFA World Cup
Iraq
W5 - 0
90‎’‎
6.9

Jun 23

FIFA World Cup
Norway
L3 - 2
90‎’‎
7.2

Jun 16

FIFA World Cup
France
L3 - 1
90‎’‎
5.6

Jun 9

Friendlies
Saudi Arabia
D0 - 0
90‎’‎
6.7
2026

Season shot map

On target: 0%
  • 1Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.11xG
5 - 0
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultMiss
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Season performance
Minutes played: 390

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.11
Non-penalty xG
0.11
Shots
1
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.30
Successful passes
277
Successful passes %
91.4%
Accurate long balls
20
Accurate long balls %
62.5%
Chances created
2
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
15
Duels won %
62.5%
Aerial duels won
6
Aerial duels won %
54.5%
Touches
350
Touches in opposition box
5
Dispossessed
0
Fouls won
6

Defending

Defensive contributions
24
Tackles
2
Interceptions
4
Blocked shots
5
Fouls committed
3
Recoveries
8
Dribbled past
1
Clearances
13
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
9
xG against while on pitch
5.87

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Moussa Niakhaté is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Lyon, born on March 8, 1996, who is left-footed. Follow Moussa Niakhaté on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, Moussa Niakhaté has recorded 0 goals, 2 assists, 2,758 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.16, 3 yellow cards.

Moussa Niakhaté scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Started compared to center backs in the Ligue 1.

Moussa Niakhaté's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Moussa Niakhaté's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Moussa Niakhaté's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Moussa Niakhaté currently plays for Lyon alongside Alejandro Rodríguez, Duje Caleta-Car, Enzo Molébé, Julien Duranville, Justin Bengui João, Kail Boudache, Mads Bidstrup, Mahamadou Diawara, Matt Turner, Noham Kamara, Paul Akouokou, Dominik Greif, Nicolás Tagliafico, Orel Mangala, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso, Endrick, Pavel Sulc, Malick Fofana, Abner, Rachid Ghezzal, Ruben Kluivert, Clinton Mata, Tyler Morton, Steeve Kango, Achraf Laâziri, Ernest Nuamah, Mathys de Carvalho, Rémy Descamps, Khalis Merah, Rémi Himbert, Lassine Diarra, Adil Hamdani, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and Noah Nartey. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Moussa Niakhaté's career has also included time at Nottingham Forest, Mainz 05, Metz, Valenciennes, and Valenciennes B.

On the international stage, Moussa Niakhaté has represented Senegal, France U23, and France U21.

Moussa Niakhaté is from Senegal, and the national teams include Yehvann Diouf, Mamadou Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdoulaye Seck, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pathé Ciss, Assane Diao, Lamine Camara, Bamba Dieng, Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Cherif Ndiaye, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismail Jakobs, Krépin Diatta, Édouard Mendy, Pape Sarr, Ismaïla Sarr, Ibrahim Mbaye, Habib Diarra, Bara Ndiaye, Mory Diaw, Antoine Mendy, Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye, Khady Faye, Marième Babou, Anta Dembélé, Aïssatou Fall, Wolimata Ndiaye, Maty Cissokho, Mama Diop, Dieynaba Ndaw, Nguenar Ndiaye, Ndeye Diakhaté, Haby Baldé, Safiétou Sagna, Adama Sané, Sadigatou Diallo, Fatoumata Dramé, Tening Séne, Hapsatou Diallo, Méta Camara, Bineta Seck, Korka Fall, Ndèye Casset, Pascaline Bassene, Adji Ndiaye, and Méta Kandé. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Moussa Niakhaté has won 1 title: Africa Cup of Nations (2025 Morocco) with Senegal.

Moussa Niakhaté has competed in World Cup, Ligue 1, Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D, Coupe de France, Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, World Cup CAF qualification, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and Ligue 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Moussa Niakhaté, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Moussa Niakhaté to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches92%Shot attempts5%Goals32%
Chances created63%Aerial duels won74%Defensive contributions29%

Career

Senior career

LyonJul 2024 - now
85
1
37
1
135
9
38
0
77
1
33
0

Youth career

1
0

National team

36
0
4
0
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Senegal

International
1
Africa Cup of Nations(2025 Morocco)

News

About

Moussa Niakhaté is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Lyon, born on March 8, 1996, who is left-footed. Follow Moussa Niakhaté on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, Moussa Niakhaté has recorded 0 goals, 2 assists, 2,758 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.16, 3 yellow cards.

Moussa Niakhaté scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Started compared to center backs in the Ligue 1.

Moussa Niakhaté's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Moussa Niakhaté's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Moussa Niakhaté's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Moussa Niakhaté currently plays for Lyon alongside Alejandro Rodríguez, Duje Caleta-Car, Enzo Molébé, Julien Duranville, Justin Bengui João, Kail Boudache, Mads Bidstrup, Mahamadou Diawara, Matt Turner, Noham Kamara, Paul Akouokou, Dominik Greif, Nicolás Tagliafico, Orel Mangala, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso, Endrick, Pavel Sulc, Malick Fofana, Abner, Rachid Ghezzal, Ruben Kluivert, Clinton Mata, Tyler Morton, Steeve Kango, Achraf Laâziri, Ernest Nuamah, Mathys de Carvalho, Rémy Descamps, Khalis Merah, Rémi Himbert, Lassine Diarra, Adil Hamdani, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and Noah Nartey. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Moussa Niakhaté's career has also included time at Nottingham Forest, Mainz 05, Metz, Valenciennes, and Valenciennes B.

On the international stage, Moussa Niakhaté has represented Senegal, France U23, and France U21.

Moussa Niakhaté is from Senegal, and the national teams include Yehvann Diouf, Mamadou Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdoulaye Seck, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pathé Ciss, Assane Diao, Lamine Camara, Bamba Dieng, Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Cherif Ndiaye, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismail Jakobs, Krépin Diatta, Édouard Mendy, Pape Sarr, Ismaïla Sarr, Ibrahim Mbaye, Habib Diarra, Bara Ndiaye, Mory Diaw, Antoine Mendy, Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye, Khady Faye, Marième Babou, Anta Dembélé, Aïssatou Fall, Wolimata Ndiaye, Maty Cissokho, Mama Diop, Dieynaba Ndaw, Nguenar Ndiaye, Ndeye Diakhaté, Haby Baldé, Safiétou Sagna, Adama Sané, Sadigatou Diallo, Fatoumata Dramé, Tening Séne, Hapsatou Diallo, Méta Camara, Bineta Seck, Korka Fall, Ndèye Casset, Pascaline Bassene, Adji Ndiaye, and Méta Kandé. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Moussa Niakhaté has won 1 title: Africa Cup of Nations (2025 Morocco) with Senegal.

Moussa Niakhaté has competed in World Cup, Ligue 1, Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D, Coupe de France, Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, World Cup CAF qualification, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and Ligue 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Moussa Niakhaté, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Moussa Niakhaté to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.