Moussa Niakhaté Explained

Moussa Niakhaté
Full Name:Moussa Niakhaté[1]
Birth Date:8 March 1996
Birth Place:Roubaix, France
Height:1.90 m[2]
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Lyon
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:2002–2004
Youthclubs1:AMCS Comines
Youthyears2:2004–2011
Youthclubs2:Lille
Youthyears3:2011–2012
Youthclubs3:Wasquehal
Youthyears4:2012–2013
Youthclubs4:Boulogne
Years1:2013–2016
Clubs1:Valenciennes B
Caps1:33
Goals1:0
Years2:2014–2017
Clubs2:Valenciennes
Caps2:72
Goals2:1
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Metz
Caps3:35
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2022
Clubs4:Mainz 05
Caps4:128
Goals4:9
Years5:2022–2024
Clubs5:Nottingham Forest
Caps5:35
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Lyon
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalteam1:France U19
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:France U20
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2018–2019
Nationalteam3:France U21
Nationalcaps3:11
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:Senegal
Nationalcaps4:12
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:21:15, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:6 June 2024 (UTC)

Moussa Niakhaté (born 8 March 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Lyon. Born in France, he plays for the Senegal national team.

Career

In July 2018, Niakhaté joined 1. FSV Mainz 05 from FC Metz for an undisclosed fee, signing a five-year contract until 2023.[3] On 6 July 2022, Niakhaté signed a three-year deal with Premier League side Nottingham Forest.[4] On 4 July 2024, Niakhaté signed for Ligue 1 club Lyon.[5]

International career

Born in France, Niakhaté is Senegalese by descent. He is a former youth international for France.[6] He debuted with the senior Senegal national team in a 5–1 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Mozambique on 24 March 2023.[7]

In December 2023, Niakhaté was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.[8] In their round of 16 match against the hosts, he missed a penalty in the shoot-out which Senegal lost 5–4 following a 1–1 draw after extra time.[9]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Valenciennes B2013–14CFA 2130130
2014–15160160
2015–164040
Total330000000330
Valenciennes2014–15Ligue 2901000100
2015–162801010300
2016–173511010371
Total721302000771
Metz2017–18Ligue 13501020380
Mainz 052018–19Bundesliga33110341
2019–2033110341
2020–2132320343
2021–2230430334
Total12897000001359
Nottingham Forest2022–23Premier League1400000140
2023–242111010231
Total351101000371
Lyon2024–25Ligue 110000010
Career total29411120500032111

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Senegal202370
202450
Total120

References

  1. Web site: Updated squad lists for 2022/23 Premier League . Premier League . 4 February 2023 . 11 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Moussa Niakhaté . Nottingham Forest F.C.. 2 August 2022.
  3. News: Moussa Niakhaté unterschreibt bis 2023 . 13 July 2018 . kicker Online . 7 July 2018 . German.
  4. Web site: Forest complete Moussa Niakhaté signing .
  5. Web site: Niakhate departs for Lyon .
  6. Web site: FC Metz : 10 choses à savoir sur Moussa Niakhaté, le vent de fraîcheur. Arnaud. Demmerlé. July 28, 2017.
  7. Web site: Sénégal/ Mozambique : Ce geste de Moussa Niakhaté envers les stadiers. March 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: Afcon 2023: Senegal and Sadio Mane set for defence of title. 29 December 2023. 29 December 2023. BBC Sport Africa.
  9. Web site: Afcon 2023: Senegal v Ivory Coast. 29 January 2024.
  10. Web site: M. Niakhate. 24 February 2024. Soccerway.

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