Active in Ligue 1

Moussa Niakhaté

Defender #19
Age 29 years
Nationality Senegal
Birth Country France

Career

No transfer history

Moussa Niakhaté is the Gold Engine currently anchoring his side's defensive unit throughout this campaign. As a seasoned central defender with a wealth of experience across top-flight football, he has become a foundational piece of the squad, building his body of work through consistent performances and a tireless approach to every match on the pitch.

Recording 17 appearances and clocking 1408 minutes of competitive action, Niakhaté has firmly established himself as a trusted SQUAD PLAYER within the rotation. The data highlights his relentless physical contribution, with a Workrate dimension of 65 standing out as his most influential trait during match play. While he is currently searching for rhythm following a cooling off in his recent match ratings, his full season reliability band proves he is a player whose core stability outweighs temporary fluctuations in form. His tactical discipline allows him to maintain a high level of Intensity throughout the full ninety minutes, ensuring the defensive line remains organized even under sustained pressure. He provides a crucial sense of Balance to the defensive unit, acting as the functional heart of the back four and covering significant ground to snuff out opposition transitions before they become dangerous for his goalkeeper.

Player Rating

Moussa Niakhaté
65
Rating
30
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 60
🎯 Clutch 60
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 57
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Moussa Niakhaté is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Lyon. Evidence: 19.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (64/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Physically Strong.

Moussa Niakhaté Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 81%
Weight 86%
Experience 82%

vs Ligue 1

Height 86%
Weight 85%
Experience 83%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 51 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 61 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 59 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 64 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 51
Shooting 5
Defense 61
Workrate 59
Passing 64
Key Strength 64 Passing
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Moussa Niakhaté this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Le Havre 0-0 Lyon Ligue 1 94' 7.2 - - 41 Stade Océane
Mar 08, 2026 Lyon 1-1 Paris FC Ligue 1 96' 8.3 - - 66 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Mar 01, 2026 Marseille 3-2 Lyon Ligue 1 98' 6.9 - - 100 Orange Vélodrome
Feb 22, 2026 Strasbourg 3-1 Lyon Ligue 1 99' 6.2 - - 60 Stade de la Meinau
Feb 15, 2026 Lyon 2-0 Nice Ligue 1 94' 7.6 - - 31 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Feb 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Lyon Ligue 1 94' 6.9 0 0 45 Stade de la Beaujoire
Feb 01, 2026 Lyon 1-0 Lille Ligue 1 96' 7.3 0 0 30 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Jan 25, 2026 Metz 2-5 Lyon Ligue 1 47' 6.9 0 0 86 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Dec 07, 2025 Lorient 1-0 Lyon Ligue 1 97' 6.9 0 0 45 Stade du Moustoir
Nov 30, 2025 Lyon 3-0 Nantes Ligue 1 90' 8.2 0 0 67 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Nov 09, 2025 Lyon 2-3 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 90' 6.2 0 1 100 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Nov 02, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 0-0 Lyon Ligue 1 90' 7.3 0 0 34 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Oct 29, 2025 Paris FC 3-3 Lyon Ligue 1 90' 6.5 0 0 100 Stade Jean Bouin
Oct 26, 2025 Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 1 97 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Oct 18, 2025 Nice 3-2 Lyon Ligue 1 13' 6.9 0 0 94 Allianz Riviera