Moussa Niakhaté
France
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Moussa Niakhaté 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Moussa Niakhaté has appeared in 1 Ligue 1 match this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.88 |
 Ligue 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.89 |
| Total | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.88 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Key passes | 1 | n/a | 79 |
| Chances created | 1 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Moussa Niakhaté has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Moussa Niakhaté has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 67 | n/a | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 58 | n/a | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 5 | n/a | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Backward passes | 2 | n/a | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | n/a | 29 |
Moussa Niakhaté has completed 58 of 67 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 3 | n/a | 14 |
| Aerials won | 3 | n/a | 79 |
| Touches | 76 | n/a | 79 |
| Possession lost | 10 | n/a | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Moussa Niakhaté completes 0 dribbles and wins 3 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Interceptions | 1 | n/a | 29 |
| Clearances | 4 | n/a | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | n/a | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Moussa Niakhaté makes 0 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | n/a | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | n/a | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Moussa Niakhaté has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left center back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Moussa Niakhaté previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.97 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.00 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.88 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.44 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,757 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 38 | 7.03 |
 Europa League | 9 | 739 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.72 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 2,725 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 7.09 |
| Europa League | 9 | 753 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7.01 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.02 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 21 | 1,465 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 6.72 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 14 | 1,162 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 30 | 2,567 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 7.05 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.80 |
About Moussa Niakhaté
Ligue 1 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Moussa Niakhaté has featured across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Moussa Niakhaté has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Moussa Niakhaté has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Moussa Niakhaté has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 58 from 67 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Moussa Niakhaté has won 3 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
Moussa Niakhaté has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Moussa Niakhaté
Moussa Niakhaté is a 30-year-old defender playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing France. Moussa Niakhaté is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 8 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Moussa Niakhaté's most recent match was away at Le Havre on May 22nd. Olympique Lyonnais drew 1-1. Moussa Niakhaté played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- May 22nd1-1 drawvsLe Havre(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- March 15th1-2 lossvsFenerbahçe(90 mins, rating 7.06)
- March 23rd0-2 winatToulouse(0 mins)
- April 19th1-1 drawatFenerbahçe(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- February 17th3-0 winvsSparta Praha(90 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Moussa Niakhaté and Olympique Lyonnais are next in action on April 13th against Paris in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris vs Olympique Lyonnais match preview.
Teammates at Olympique Lyonnais
Moussa Niakhaté currently plays alongside Moussa Niakhaté, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Rémi Himbert, Mathys de Carvalho, Noah Nartey, Ruben Kluivert, Noham Kamara, Khalis Merah, Tyler Morton, Julien Duranville, Nicolás Tagliafico, Abner, Zachary Athekame, Steeve Kango, Ernest Nuamah, Lassine Diarra, Pavel Sulc, Corentin Tolisso, Justin Bengui, Dominik Greif, Mads Bidstrup, Keito Nakamura, Mohamed Ouédraogo, Felix Bacher, Loïs Openda, Paul Akouokou, Clinton Mata, Tanner Tessmann, Rémy Descamps and Kaïl Boudache at Olympique Lyonnais.