CORNERFLICK
13Caps- 0International goals
- 30AgeBorn 8 Mar 1996
- LyonClub
- Emirates CupLeague
- SenegalNational team
The shape of him
Moussa Niakhaté is a 30-year-old defender at Lyon and a Senegal international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Quick facts
- Full name
- Moussa Niakhaté
- Date of birth
- 8 Mar 1996 (30)
- Place of birth
- Roubaix
- Nationality
- Senegal
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- LYLyon
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  Ligue 1 - France |  Nice | H | W2–1 | 90' | |
| 15 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Europa League |  Crystal Palace | H | W3–2 | 0' |
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