Moussa Niakhaté stats
Senegal
Match-by-match stats
M. Niakhaté
LyonDefender
M. Niakhaté vs Hoffenheim
3 games played, 1 more on the benchMoussa Niakhaté's next match is on Thursday at 20:00 against Hoffenheim. See how Moussa Niakhaté did in earlier matches against Hoffenheim.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Nov 7, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Feb 5, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Sep 11, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Mar 21, 2021 |
TSGvLYO
Thursday 20:00Thu 20:00Before the next match
Hoffenheim v Lyon, ThursdayWhat Hoffenheim allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Hoffenheim in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersMoussa Niakhaté 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Moussa Niakhaté has appeared in 5 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.11 |
 Champions League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.88 |
| Total | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7.02 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Moussa Niakhaté has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 450 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Moussa Niakhaté has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 225 minutes. Moussa Niakhaté has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Moussa Niakhaté has completed 331 of 369 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Moussa Niakhaté completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
Moussa Niakhaté makes 1 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 450 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Moussa Niakhaté has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left center back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Lyon squad
E. Nuamah
22 yrs#7
K. Nakamura
26 yrs#11
L. Openda
26 yrs#17
J. Duranville20 yrs#24
K. Boudache
20 yrs#26
A. Gomes Rodríguez
18 yrs#32
R. Himbert18 yrs#45
M. Bidstrup
25 yrs#2
T. Tessmann
25 yrs#6
C. Tolisso32 yrs#8
P. Sulc
25 yrs#10
K. Merah19 yrs#18
T. Morton23 yrs#23
N. Teye Nartey21 yrs#99
P. Akouokou
28 yrs
34 yrs
21 yrs
26 yrs
25 yrs
25 yrs
23 yrs
29 yrs
23 yrs
Senegal squad
I. Ndiaye26 yrs#7
I. Sarr28 yrs#7
P. Moussa Fall22 yrs#11
A. Diao21 yrs#11
N. Jackson25 yrs#11
A. Sima25 yrs#19
I. Mbaye18 yrs#19
B. Dia29 yrs#22
M. Diakhon21 yrs#67
I. Soumaré26 yrs#90
I. Gueye37 yrs#5
L. Camara22 yrs#8
R. Ndiaye24 yrs#14
P. Gueye27 yrs#18
P. Matar Sarr24 yrs#29
B. Sapoko Ndiaye18 yrs#39
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.90 |
2025
| 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 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| 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 | - |
Premier League2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 14 | 1,162 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6.69 |
2021/2022
| 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 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Moussa Niakhaté has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Moussa Niakhaté has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Moussa Niakhaté has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Moussa Niakhaté has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 9 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 331 from 369 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Moussa Niakhaté has won 10 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Moussa Niakhaté has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Moussa Niakhaté
Moussa Niakhaté is a 30-year-old defender playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing Senegal. 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 at home against Nice on April 14th. Lyon won 2-1. Moussa Niakhaté played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.37.
Recent matches
- April 14th2-1 winvsNice(90 mins, rating 7.37)
- November 3rd3-2 winvsCrystal Palace(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 23rd2-1 lossatLens(0 mins)
- August 10th0-1 winatEthiopia(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- August 28th1-1 drawatMozambique(90 mins, rating 7)
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 Julien Duranville, Steeve Kango, Tanner Tessmann, Ernest Nuamah, Mohamed Ouédraogo, Nicolás Tagliafico, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Rémy Descamps, Lassine Diarra, Rémi Himbert, Tyler Morton, Noham Kamara, Dominik Greif, Noah Teye Nartey, Justin Bengui, Abner, Corentin Tolisso, Loïs Openda, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Mads Bidstrup, Pavel Sulc, Zachary Christopher Athekame, Khalis Merah, Ruben Kluivert, Keito Nakamura, Paul Akouokou and Kaïl Boudache at Olympique Lyonnais.