Ousseynou Niang
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Match-by-match stats
Ousseynou Niang 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Ousseynou Niang has appeared in 27 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,611 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 27 | 1,611 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 6.52 |
 Champions League | 7 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6.31 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.91 |
| Total | 35 | 2,231 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 6.52 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.28 | 91 |
| Shots | 23 | 1.30 | 92 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 74 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.17 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.67 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.28 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 86 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.56 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.17 | 73 |
Ousseynou Niang has taken 23 shots with 6 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ousseynou Niang has 3 assists and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 161 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 545 | 30.40 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 442 | 24.70 | 15 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.17 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 168 | 9.39 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 46 | 2.57 | 6 |
Ousseynou Niang has completed 442 of 545 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 1.12 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 54 | 3.02 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 93 | 5.20 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.22 | 2 |
| Touches | 953 | 53.20 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 271 | 15.14 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.84 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 2.23 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 1.12 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.50 | 73 |
Ousseynou Niang completes 20 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 93 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.62 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.12 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.39 | 3 |
| Clearances | 16 | 0.89 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 101 | 5.64 | 95 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Ousseynou Niang makes 29 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.89 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.28 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 3.20 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 56 | 3.13 | 90 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ousseynou Niang has committed 16 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left wing back (18 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ousseynou Niang previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 27 | 1,742 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 50 | 6.97 |
 Europa League | 10 | 904 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 30 | 7.31 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 171 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ousseynou Niang
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Ousseynou Niang has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 27 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1611 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ousseynou Niang has attempted 23 shots with 6 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ousseynou Niang has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 20 successful dribbles from 54 attempts (37% success rate). Ousseynou Niang has contributed 10 key passes and 63 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ousseynou Niang has registered 29 tackles (20 won), 7 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 442 from 545 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Ousseynou Niang has won 93 of 181 total duels.
Discipline
Ousseynou Niang has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 40.
About Ousseynou Niang
Ousseynou Niang is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Union Saint-Gilloise in the Pro League, representing Senegal. Ousseynou Niang is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 12 October 2001.
Most recent appearance
Ousseynou Niang's most recent match was away at Anderlecht on July 21st. Union Saint-Gilloise won 5-1. Ousseynou Niang played 13 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- July 21st5-1 winvsAnderlecht(13 mins, rating 6.57)
- July 26th0-0 drawatGent(62 mins, rating 6.32)
- May 22nd5-0 lossatClub Brugge(44 mins, rating 6.45)
- March 23rd3-0 winvsMechelen(24 mins, rating 6.57)
- July 30th2-1 lossatSint-Truiden(46 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Ousseynou Niang and Union Saint-Gilloise are next in action on December 16th against Club Brugge in the Super Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Club Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise match preview.
Teammates at Union Saint-Gilloise
Ousseynou Niang currently plays alongside Raul Florucz, Ousseynou Niang, Ondrej Kricfalusi, Promise David, Besfort Zeneli, Mamadou Thierno Barry, Darius Olaru, Cristian Makaté, Ivan Pavlić, Mohammed Fuseini, Mateo Biondic, Nikki Havenaar, Fedde Leysen, Ross Sykes, Kevin Rodríguez, Adem Zorgane, Nohim Chibani, Ilan Hurtevent, Marc Giger, Anouar Ait El Hadj, Louis Patris, Rob Schoofs, Kjell Scherpen, Vic Chambaere, Massiré Sylla, Kamiel Van De Perre, Anan Khalaili, Giorgi Kavlashvili, Kevin Mac Allister, Relebohile Mofokeng and Guilherme Smith at Union Saint-Gilloise.