Moussa Niakhate

29-Year-Old DefenderD
Lyon
Ligue 1
Back available for Lyon
DLyon
January 23, 2026
Niakhate is back from international duty with Senegal at the AFCON and an option moving forward for Lyon, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Tonic Radio.
ANALYSIS
Niakhate is back to Lyon as an AFCON champion with Senegal and available after his international duty. The defender is in contention for Sunday's clash against Metz and should return directly to the starting squad since he is an undisputed starter for the Gones this season.
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Traveling with Senegal
DLyon
December 16, 2025
Niakhate has been called up for AFCON by Senegal.
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Five clearances in clean sheet
DLyon
November 25, 2025
Niakhate had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AJ Auxerre.
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Assist against PSG
DLyon
November 11, 2025
Niakhate assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Paris Saint-Germain.
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Eight clearances in 0-0 draw
DLyon
November 3, 2025
Niakhate registered one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Brest.
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Assists last minute winner
DLyon
October 28, 2025
Niakhate assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Strasbourg.
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Forest want to sign him
DFSV Mainz 05
June 17, 2022
Nottingham are keen on signing Niakhate, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.
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