Moussa Niakhate

30-Year-Old DefenderD
Lyon
Ligue 1

Senegal

Busy defensively in win
DLyon
February 9, 2026
Niakhate created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and nine clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.
ANALYSIS
Niakhate spent much of the match in reactive mode, stepping into blocks and clearances during Lyon's deeper phases. His blend of defensive volume and the occasional action on attacking set pieces offers a workable peripheral floor, especially in tight, grindy match states like this one. He remains low on true end‑product routes, but his reliability grows when Lyon protect a narrow lead.
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Back available for Lyon
DLyon
January 23, 2026
Niakhate is back from international duty with Senegal at the AFCON and an option moving forward for Lyon, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Tonic Radio.
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Traveling with Senegal
DLyon
December 16, 2025
Niakhate has been called up for AFCON by Senegal.
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Five clearances in clean sheet
DLyon
November 25, 2025
Niakhate had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AJ Auxerre.
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Assist against PSG
DLyon
November 11, 2025
Niakhate assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Paris Saint-Germain.
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Eight clearances in 0-0 draw
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November 3, 2025
Niakhate registered one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Brest.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Forest want to sign him
DFSV Mainz 05
June 17, 2022
Nottingham are keen on signing Niakhate, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.
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