Moussa Niakhaté

LYO

• #19 • Center Back

Moussa Niakhaté

LYO

• #19 • Center Back

National Team

Senegal

Position

Role

Back Line Anchor

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 8, 1996 (30)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'3"

Weight

181 lb

Club

Lyon

League

Ligue 1

Ranking

Ligue 1

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

124/323

Impact score

6.6

179/323

Defender rank

73rd

73/121

All rank

191st

191/323

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

455th

455/645

All rank

1134th

1,134/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Overall

46th/123 DEF

Passing

1st/122 DEF

79.3

1 V 1 Defending

64th/117 DEF

Aerial Duel

36th/109 DEF

65.5

Positioning

51st/121 DEF

65.3

Blocking

45th/117 DEF

66.2

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Appearances

201

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

News

Aug 26, 2026

Starting Wednesday

Niakhate (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's Champions League Qualification final against Fenerbahce.

Analysis: Niakhate was in the squad list for Wednesday's match and has done better than just making the team sheet, with the defender starting immediately. This is encouraging for an expected starter after he missed their last outing, looking to be fit moving forward. He should remain a starter moving forward, having been a regular with Senegal at the World Cup.

Aug 25, 2026

In squad to play Wednesday

Niakhate (ankle) is in the squad for Wednesday's match against Fenerbahce.

Analysis: Niakhate didn't play in the 2026/27 Ligue 1 opener against Toulouse this past weekend as a precaution, but the veteran center-back will be an option for Wednesday's clash in the win-or-go-home UCL tie against Fenerbahce. If deemed healthy enough, look for Niakhate to lead the defensive line. He'll probably undergo a late fitness, but seeing him in the squad is a step in the right direction.