Cheikh Niasse
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Match-by-match stats
Cheikh Niasse 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Cheikh Niasse has appeared in 20 Serie A matches this season, totalling 978 minutes at an average rating of 6.31. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 20 | 978 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 6.31 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 143 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.99 |
| Total | 22 | 1,121 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 6.37 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.60 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.37 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 56 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.00 | 51 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.74 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Cheikh Niasse has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 163 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cheikh Niasse has 1 assist and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 122 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 56th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 361 | 33.20 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 293 | 27.00 | 30 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.64 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.64 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 7.09 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 42 | 3.87 | 29 |
Cheikh Niasse has completed 293 of 361 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.37 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.55 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 61 | 5.61 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 1.93 | 90 |
| Touches | 536 | 49.30 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 99 | 9.11 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.92 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.38 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.55 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.92 | 26 |
Cheikh Niasse completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 61 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 2.02 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.29 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.47 | 93 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.66 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 3.77 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.09 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Cheikh Niasse makes 22 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.84 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.18 | 84 |
| Fouls per card | 20.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 3.22 | 74 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Cheikh Niasse has committed 20 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 20 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right central midfielder (9 appearances), also at right wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cheikh Niasse previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 14 | 761 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 6.85 |
| Serie A | 11 | 756 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 6.82 |
 Champions League | 7 | 507 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6.87 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 30 | 1,993 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 49 | 7.15 |
| Champions League | 6 | 535 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6.92 |
 Europa League | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 26 | 1,692 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 6.80 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 346 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 10 | 515 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.91 |
About Cheikh Niasse
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Cheikh Niasse has scored 1 assist across 20 appearances (11 starts), totalling 978 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Cheikh Niasse has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cheikh Niasse has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Cheikh Niasse has contributed 11 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cheikh Niasse has registered 22 tackles (14 won), 16 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 293 from 361 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Cheikh Niasse has won 61 of 128 total duels.
Discipline
Cheikh Niasse has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 15.
About Cheikh Niasse
Cheikh Niasse is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Hellas Verona in the Serie A, representing Senegal. Cheikh Niasse is right-footed and wears the number 36 shirt. Born on 19 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Cheikh Niasse's most recent match was away at Napoli on November 21st. Hellas Verona lost 1-2. Cheikh Niasse played 8 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
Teammates at Hellas Verona
Cheikh Niasse currently plays alongside Antoine Bernede, Daniel Mosquera, Tobias Slotsager, Domagoj Bradarić, Amin Sarr, Salvatore Cerbone, Christian Corradi, Ruben Akalé, Davide De Battisti, Fallou Cham, Ioan Vermeșan, Rafik Belghali, Nicolò Calabrese, Cheikh Niasse, Martin Frese, Yellu Santiago, Dailon Livramento, Andrias Edmundsson, Kieron Bowie, Lorenzo Montipò, Suat Serdar, L. Bega, Simone Perilli, Abdou Harroui, Isaac, Daniel Oyegoke, Nicola Leali, Giacomo Toniolo, Seid Korac, Juan Manuel Cruz, Grigoris Kastanos, Tomas Suslov and Charlys at Hellas Verona.