Moussa Niakhaté

Defender #19
Age 30 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
Defender
Moussa Niakhaté: The Reliable Engine

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 79%
Weight 81%
Experience 82%

vs Ligue 1

Height 87%
Weight 86%
Experience 84%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 55 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 38 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 51 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 45 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 57 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 55
Shooting 38
Defense 51
Workrate 45
Passing 57
Key Strength 57 Passing
Area to Watch 38 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 22, 2026 1899 Hoffenheim 3-0 Lyon UEFA Europa League 45' 5.8 0 0 35 Prezero Arena
Oct 18, 2026 Lyon 2-1 Nice Ligue 1 90' 7.0 0 0 76 Groupama Stadium
Oct 15, 2026 Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace UEFA Europa League 0' 0.0 0 0 57 Groupama Stadium
Sep 19, 2026 Lyon 4-0 Rennes Ligue 1 90' 7.2 0 0 57 Groupama Stadium
Sep 16, 2026 Anderlecht 1-2 Lyon UEFA Europa League 45' 7.0 0 0 39 Lotto Park
Sep 12, 2026 Paris FC 0-0 Lyon Ligue 1 90' 6.8 0 0 29 Stade Jean Bouin
Sep 04, 2026 Lyon 3-1 Auxerre Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 50 Groupama Stadium
Aug 29, 2026 Lyon 1-1 Le Havre Ligue 1 98' 6.9 0 0 66 Groupama Stadium
Aug 26, 2026 Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahçe UEFA Champions League 93' 7.3 0 0 67 Groupama Stadium
Aug 18, 2026 Fenerbahçe 1-1 Lyon UEFA Champions League 90' 6.9 0 0 40 Chobani Stadium
Aug 11, 2026 Lyon 3-0 Sparta Praha UEFA Champions League 93' 7.2 0 0 44 Groupama Stadium
Jul 01, 2026 Belgium 3-2 Senegal World Cup 131' 6.6 0 1 100 Lumen Field
Jun 26, 2026 Senegal 5-0 Iraq World Cup 95' 7.0 0 0 86 BMO Field
Jun 23, 2026 Norway 3-2 Senegal World Cup 90' 7.9 0 0 92 MetLife Stadium
Jun 16, 2026 France 3-1 Senegal World Cup 99' 6.5 0 0 85 MetLife Stadium
May 17, 2026 Lyon 0-4 Lens Ligue 1 87' 6.7 0 0 70 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
May 10, 2026 Toulouse 2-1 Lyon Ligue 1 97' 7.9 0 0 90 Stadium de Toulouse
May 03, 2026 Lyon 4-2 Rennes Ligue 1 95' 6.9 0 0 98 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Apr 25, 2026 Lyon 3-2 Auxerre Ligue 1 95' 6.9 0 0 84 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Apr 19, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 1-2 Lyon Ligue 1 93' 7.3 0 0 100 Parc des Princes

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