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8,087 min · 94 apps · 89 starts
Squad importance
Current squad importance over the club’s last 40 recorded competitive games in this spell, including previous seasons. Starts and minutes contribute 70%; performance contributes 30%. Absences reduce the score gradually, with less weight when a player is outside the matchday squad.Current role at Lyon · independent of the season filter
Star
Involvement91%
Performance45%
Through the match on 19 Sept 2026. Refreshed daily.
Profile
Bio & QA
Moussa Niakhaté is a 30-year-old Senegalese defender who plays for Lyon.
This season he has made 8 appearances (675 minutes) in official competitions, with an average match rating of 7.2 where tracked.
Across 11 tracked seasons we have 327 senior appearances for 6 clubs on record, including 12 goals. His best return was 4 in 2021.
Moussa Niakhaté's most recent recorded move was a € 31.9m to Lyon from Nottingham Forest on 4 July 2024.
Quick answers
- What club does Moussa Niakhaté play for?
- Moussa Niakhaté plays for Lyon. View →
- What position does Moussa Niakhaté play?
- Moussa Niakhaté plays as a centre-back (CB).
- How old is Moussa Niakhaté?
- Moussa Niakhaté is 30 years old (born 8 March 1996).
- What nationality is Moussa Niakhaté?
- Moussa Niakhaté is Senegalese.
- How many goals has Moussa Niakhaté scored this season?
- Moussa Niakhaté has scored 0 goals in 8 appearances this season (official competitions).
- How many assists does Moussa Niakhaté have this season?
- Moussa Niakhaté has 0 assists this season.
- How many games has Moussa Niakhaté played this season?
- Moussa Niakhaté has made 8 appearances (8 starts) this season.
- How many minutes has Moussa Niakhaté played this season?
- Moussa Niakhaté has played 675 minutes this season.