Moussa Niakhaté
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Centre Back·Lyon·Senegal
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Age
30y 6m
Mar 8, 1996
Preferred foot
Left
Height
190 cm
82 kg
Elevenrate value
€17.9M
Elo
Lyon
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Latest impact
Aug 11, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Defender impact combines clean sheets and defensive actions with goals, assists and chance creation.
Tackles + Interceptions + Blocks
13
13 defensive actions in 5 matches
2.6 defensive actions / match
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- Key passes
- 3
- Clean sheets
- 1
- Tackles
- 6
- Interceptions
- 5
- Blocks
- 2
- Minutes
- 454 (Ø 91)
data from 4 matches
data from 4 matches
data from 4 matches
data from 3 matches
Impact match by match
| Match | Min | G | A | Key passes | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | CS | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs AuxerreSep 4 · 3:1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | — | 88/92 |
| vs Le HavreAug 29 · 1:1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 58/67 |
| vs FenerbahçeAug 26 · 1:2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 64/67 |
| @ FenerbahçeAug 18 · 1:1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 63/69 |
| vs Sparta PrahaAug 11 · 3:0 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ✓ | 84/92 |
Performances
MonthCurrent form
Good form
Average across the last 5 matches: 7.06. Form trend: Stable.
Season summary
In the recorded 2025/26 season, the player made 50 appearances, played 4,337 minutes, scored 1 goals and supplied 2 assists.
Season performance
Last 3 seasonsCompleted seasons: Rising
| Season | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Clean sheets | Goals | Assists | YC / RC | Recorded injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025/26 Olympique Lyon | 50 | 48 | 4,337 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 4 / 0 | 0 |
2024/25 Olympique Lyon | 40 | 38 | 3,477 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 / 0 | 0 |
2023/24  Nottingham Forest | 22 | 16 | 1,577 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 / 0 | 1 |
Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026
Fri · Sep 4
Ligue 1Lyon
3 : 1
FT
Auxerre
90′
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More information about Moussa Niakhaté
Who is Moussa Niakhaté?
Moussa Niakhaté is a footballer from Senegal who plays for Lyon, primarily as a Centre Back. Moussa Niakhaté joined Lyon after previously representing Nottingham Forest. In the recorded 2025/26 season, Moussa Niakhaté has 50 appearances, 4,337 minutes, 1 goal and 2 assists.
What is Moussa Niakhaté's Elevenrate value?
The current Elevenrate value is €17.9M. Valuation direction: up.
Why is Moussa Niakhaté valued at €17.9M?
Moussa Niakhaté's current Elevenrate estimate is €17.9M. At 30, resale potential carries less upside than it does for younger players. A weighted rating of 7.15 across 15 recent rated matches supports the valuation. A recent permanent transfer fee of €31.9M provides a direct market reference. The latest recorded season contains 50 appearances and 4337 minutes, supporting the estimate.
What is Moussa Niakhaté's current form?
Across his last 5 rated appearances, Moussa Niakhaté has an average rating of 7.06.
How many goals and assists did Moussa Niakhaté record in the 2025/26 season?
In the recorded 2025/26 season, Moussa Niakhaté has 50 appearances, 1 goal and 2 assists.
How many minutes did Moussa Niakhaté play in the 2025/26 season?
In the recorded 2025/26 season, Moussa Niakhaté has played 4,337 minutes.
What is Moussa Niakhaté's transfer history?
Elevenrate records 11 transfers for Moussa Niakhaté. The latest move was from Nottingham Forest to Lyon on Jul 4, 2024.
What is Moussa Niakhaté's injury history?
The available history contains 8 injuries for Moussa Niakhaté. This total reflects recorded source data and may not cover every historical absence.
How does Elevenrate estimate Moussa Niakhaté's value?
Elevenrate starts with the latest available market reference and adjusts it using a position-specific age curve, contract length, injury and availability risk, club level, playing time, recent rated performances and a recent transfer fee when available. The result is an estimate based on available data, not an official transfer price or transfer offer.
Read the full valuation methodologyMoussa Niakhaté valuation history
Moussa Niakhaté's Elevenrate value increased from €17.8M on Aug 20, 2026 to €17.9M on Aug 26, 2026, a rise of 0.6%.
- Current valuation
- €17.9M
- Aug 26, 2026
- Previous valuation
- €17.8M
- Aug 20, 2026
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