Youssouf Niakate stats
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Y. Niakate
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Y. Niakate vs Al Jazira
5 games playedYoussouf Niakate's next match is on Sun 1 Nov at 15:35 against Al Jazira. See how Youssouf Niakate did in earlier matches against Al Jazira.
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Sun 1 Nov 15:35Sun 15:35Before the next match
Al Jazira v Bani Yas, Sun 1 NovWhat Al Jazira allow strikers
Position stats15 appearances at ST against Al Jazira in their last 20 matches; league average from the UAE Pro League.
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As a striker, Youssouf Niakate has appeared in 6 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 482 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League attackers.
Attacking stats
Youssouf Niakate has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Youssouf Niakate has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 482 minutes. Youssouf Niakate has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Youssouf Niakate has completed 25 of 39 passes at 64% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Youssouf Niakate completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
Youssouf Niakate makes 3 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 161 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Youssouf Niakate has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly striker (5 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Bani Yas squad
A. Fawzi Johar Faraj Abdalla
24 yrs#9
K. Mubarak31 yrs#10Y. Niakate
33 yrs#12S. Ahmed Al Noobi30 yrs#18R. Marciano
24 yrs#19
B. İnce
22 yrs#27
M. Awad Alla24 yrs#72
S. Godwin
30 yrs#77
S. Sosu
21 yrs#4J. Awoute#6
F. Awana37 yrs#7M. Alhosani22 yrs#8
L. Sebastián Verde
22 yrs#10S. Al-Menhali23 yrs#20
A. Ganiev
28 yrs#70
24 yrs
26 yrs
24 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 25 | 2,085 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6.83 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 23 | 1,996 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 7.21 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.88 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 26 | 2,198 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 7.12 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 25 | 1,344 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 6.94 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 17 | 512 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6.73 |
About Youssouf Niakate
UAE Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Youssouf Niakate has scored 3 goals across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 482 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Youssouf Niakate has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Youssouf Niakate has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Youssouf Niakate has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Youssouf Niakate has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 25 from 39 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Youssouf Niakate has won 14 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Youssouf Niakate has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Youssouf Niakate
Youssouf Niakate is a 33-year-old forward playing for Bani Yas in the UAE Pro League, representing France. Youssouf Niakate is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 16 December 1992.
Most recent appearance
Youssouf Niakate's most recent match was at home against Al Wasl on June 19th. Bani Yas lost 0-2. Youssouf Niakate played 46 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- June 19th0-2 lossvsAl Wasl(46 mins, rating 6.79)
- May 26th0-0 drawatKhorfakkan Club(90 mins, rating 6.46)
- December 24th0-1 lossvsHatta(88 mins, rating 6.42)
- November 13th2-1 lossatAl Wahda(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.62)
- June 2nd2-3 lossvsDubai United(90 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Youssouf Niakate and Bani Yas are next in action on April 2nd against Al Jazira in the UAE Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Jazira vs Bani Yas match preview.
Teammates at Bani Yas
Youssouf Niakate currently plays alongside Khamis Al-Mansoori, Nemanja Djekovic, Hasan Almuharrami, Saif Al-Menhali, Mubarak Zamah, Youssouf Niakate, Aziz Ganiev, Luiz Turatto, Ahmad Fawzi Johar Faraj Abdalla, Mohamed Awad Alla, J. Awoute, Fawaz Awana, Solomon Sosu, Suhail Ahmed Al Noobi, Adel Abu Baker Fadaaq, Mahamadou Camara, Khamis Al Hammadi, Saviour Godwin, Mohamed Ahmed Alhammadi, Lionel Sebastián Verde, R. Marciano, Mackenzie Hunt, Fahad Mohamed, Burak İnce, Khalfan Mubarak, Khalid Al Hashemi, Joao Victor and Mater Alhosani at Bani Yas.