Moussa Niakhaté – Senegal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Moussa Niakhaté
Date of BirthMarch 8, 1996 (age 30)
Place of BirthRoubaix, France
Height / Weight190 / 82
PositionDefender
Current ClubLyon
71
Career
Appearances
1
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Europa League | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| Emirates Cup | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 71 | 1 | 2 |
26
Int'l
Caps
1
Int'l
Goals
Senegal International
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International career — Senegal
| Nationality | Senegal |
| Total Int'l Caps | 26 |
| Total Int'l Goals | 1 |
| Goals/Cap Ratio | 0.04 |
| World Cup 2026 | Group I |
| Position | Defender |
| Current Club | Lyon |
Career milestones
Professional Career Start
2025 — Senegal
Joined Lyon
2025 — Friendlies Clubs
Joined Nottingham Forest
2025 — Premier League
World Cup 2026
2026 — Senegal — Group I
Player bio
| Full Name | Moussa Niakhaté |
| Date of Birth | 1996-03-08 |
| Place of Birth | Roubaix, France |
| Nationality | Senegal |
| Height | 190 |
| Weight | 82 |
| Position | Defender |
| Current Club | Lyon |
| Career Appearances | 71 |
| Career Goals | 1 |
| Career Assists | 2 |
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