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Height
19
Shirt
30 years
Mar 8, 1996
Left
Preferred foot
Senegal
Country
€17.8M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches91%Shot attempts5%Goals34%
Chances created61%Aerial duels won80%Defensive contributions32%
Transfer value: €17.8M
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

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

Apr 19

Paris Saint-Germain
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Apr 12

Lorient
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Apr 5

Angers
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
8.2

Mar 31

Gambia
W3-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 28

Peru
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6
Senegal

May 31

Friendlies
USA
3-2
20‎’‎
6.4
Lyon

May 17

Ligue 1
Lens
0-4
90‎’‎
5.4

May 10

Ligue 1
Toulouse
2-1
90‎’‎
7.3

May 3

Ligue 1
Rennes
4-2
90‎’‎
7.1

Apr 25

Ligue 1
Auxerre
3-2
90‎’‎
7.3
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 0%
  • 4Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.24xG
1 - 2
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultBlocked
0.06xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,758

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.30
Non-penalty xG
0.30
Shots
4
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
2
Expected assists (xA)
2.03
Successful passes
1,875
Successful passes %
89.9%
Accurate long balls
86
Accurate long balls %
45.3%
Chances created
14
Big chances created
3
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
42.9%

Possession

Successful dribbles
5
Successful dribbles %
71.4%
Duels won
167
Duels won %
66.0%
Aerial duels won
95
Aerial duels won %
69.9%
Touches
2,512
Touches in opposition box
21
Dispossessed
2
Fouls won
32

Defending

Defensive contributions
270
Tackles
36
Interceptions
29
Blocked shots
21
Fouls committed
38
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
134
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
8
Clearances
184
Clean sheets
15
Goals conceded while on pitch
34
xG against while on pitch
42.91

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
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 Minutes, 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 Dominik Greif, Nicolás Tagliafico, Orel Mangala, Tanner Tessmann, Adam Karabec, Corentin Tolisso, Endrick, Pavel Sulc, Malick Fofana, Abner, Afonso Moreira, Rachid Ghezzal, Ruben Kluivert, Clinton Mata, Tyler Morton, Hans Hateboer, Steeve Kango, Achraf Laâziri, Ernest Nuamah, Mathys de Carvalho, Rémy Descamps, Khalis Merah, Rémi Himbert, Lassine Diarra, Roman Yaremchuk, Adil Hamdani, Noham Kamara, 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, Habib Diarra, Mamadou Mbow, Mory Diaw, Antoine Mendy, Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye, Bara Ndiaye, Ibrahim Mbaye, Ilay Camara, Pape Sy, 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 Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations, 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
Touches91%Shot attempts5%Goals34%
Chances created61%Aerial duels won80%Defensive contributions32%

Career

Senior career

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

Youth career

1
0

National team

31
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 Minutes, 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 Dominik Greif, Nicolás Tagliafico, Orel Mangala, Tanner Tessmann, Adam Karabec, Corentin Tolisso, Endrick, Pavel Sulc, Malick Fofana, Abner, Afonso Moreira, Rachid Ghezzal, Ruben Kluivert, Clinton Mata, Tyler Morton, Hans Hateboer, Steeve Kango, Achraf Laâziri, Ernest Nuamah, Mathys de Carvalho, Rémy Descamps, Khalis Merah, Rémi Himbert, Lassine Diarra, Roman Yaremchuk, Adil Hamdani, Noham Kamara, 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, Habib Diarra, Mamadou Mbow, Mory Diaw, Antoine Mendy, Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye, Bara Ndiaye, Ibrahim Mbaye, Ilay Camara, Pape Sy, 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 Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations, 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.