M. Niakhaté is a professional football player from Senegal, born on March 8, 1996 in Roubaix.

Which team does M. Niakhaté play for?

M. Niakhaté plays as a Defender for Lyon in the Ligue 1.

What are M. Niakhaté's career statistics?

Over 11 seasons with 8 teams, M. Niakhaté has made 343 appearances, scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists.

How has M. Niakhaté performed?

In the 2025 season, M. Niakhaté has made 31 appearances, played 2725 minutes, scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with an average rating of 6.9.

What position does M. Niakhaté play?

M. Niakhaté plays as a Defender. Responsible for defense and building play.

When does M. Niakhaté play next?

M. Niakhaté will next play for Lyon against Metz on August 24, 2025 at 15:00 at Groupama Stadium.

How old is M. Niakhaté?

M. Niakhaté is 29 years old and is in the Prime_performance of their career.

What are M. Niakhaté's physical attributes?

M. Niakhaté is 190 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.

What are M. Niakhaté's shooting statistics?

M. Niakhaté has converted :goals goals from 2 shots this season (50% conversion rate).

What are M. Niakhaté's passing statistics?

M. Niakhaté has completed :accurate passes out of :total (:accuracy% accuracy).

What is M. Niakhaté's disciplinary record?

M. Niakhaté has received 2 yellow cards and 0 red cards this season.

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M. Niakhaté

Lyon (Coach: Paulo Fonseca )

Age

Nationality

Senegal

Height

190 cm

Weight

82 kg

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

2725

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

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2024/2025

Games

Goals

Assists

Lyon (42 Games_short)

Senegal (2 Games_short)

Nottingham Forest (0 Games_short)

Premier League, Ligue 1 +3

2023/2024

Games

Goals

Assists

Nottingham Forest (23 Games_short)

Senegal (10 Games_short)

Nottingham Forest U21 (1 Games_short)

Premier League, EFL Trophy +9

2022/2023

Games

Goals

Assists

Nottingham Forest (14 Games_short)

Senegal (0 Games_short)

Premier League, FA Cup +2

2021/2022

Games

Goals

Assists

FSV Mainz 05 (33 Games_short)

France U21 (0 Games_short)

Bundesliga, DFB Pokal +1

2020/2021

Games

Goals

Assists

Bundesliga, DFB Pokal +1

2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

Bundesliga, DFB Pokal

Games

Goals

Assists

Ligue 2, Coupe de France +1

2014/2015

Games

Goals

Assists

Ligue 2, Coupe de France

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Assists	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2024/2025 Current	Lyon (42) Senegal (2) Nottingham Forest (0)	44	0	0	3,782	0.00	4
2023/2024	Nottingham Forest (23) Senegal (10) Nottingham Forest U21 (1)	34	1	0	2,634	0.03	5
2022/2023	Nottingham Forest (14) Senegal (0)	14	0	0	1,166	0.00	1
2021/2022	FSV Mainz 05 (33) France U21 (0)	33	4	0	2,815	0.13	2
2020/2021	FSV Mainz 05	35	4	1	3,167	0.11	10
2019/2020	FSV Mainz 05	34	1	2	3,060	0.03	7
2018/2019	FSV Mainz 05	34	1	1	2,793	0.03	3 / 1
2017/2018	Metz	38	0	1	3,374	0.00	8
2016/2017	Valenciennes	37	1	0	3,123	0.03	8
2015/2016	Valenciennes	30	0	0	2,152	0.00	4
2014/2015	Valenciennes	10	0	0	600	0.00	1

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Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

6.9

Avg Rating

Good

Min/Game

2,725 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

0G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Good (50%)

Discipline Level: Excellent

Playing Time: Regular Starter (88min)

Career Timeline - M. Niakhaté

11 Seasons

Total Goals

→ Stable vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

Goals

Assists

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Rating

600 Minutes 60 Min/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

343

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

28,666

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Minutes
2024/2025	Lyon Nottingham Forest Senegal	Ligue 1 Premier League UEFA Europa League Coupe de France Friendlies	44	0	0	3,782
2023/2024	Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest Senegal	EFL Trophy League Cup Friendlies Africa Cup of Nations World Cup - Qualification Africa Premier League International Cup Premier League Cup FA Cup Premier League Friendlies Clubs Premier League 2 Division One	34	1	0	2,634
2022/2023	Senegal Nottingham Forest	Friendlies League Cup FA Cup Premier League	14	0	0	1,166
2021/2022	FSV Mainz 05 France U21	DFB Pokal Bundesliga UEFA U21 Championship	33	4	0	2,815
2020/2021	FSV Mainz 05	DFB Pokal Bundesliga Friendlies Clubs	35	4	1	3,167
2019/2020	FSV Mainz 05	DFB Pokal Bundesliga	34	1	2	3,060
2018/2019	FSV Mainz 05	DFB Pokal Bundesliga 3. Lig - Group 2	34	1	1	2,793
2017/2018	Metz	Coupe de France Ligue 1 Coupe de la Ligue	38	0	1	3,374
2016/2017	Valenciennes	Coupe de la Ligue Coupe de France Ligue 2	37	1	0	3,123
2015/2016	Valenciennes	Coupe de la Ligue Coupe de France Ligue 2	30	0	0	2,152
2014/2015	Valenciennes	Ligue 2 Coupe de France	10	0	0	600