Who is M. Niakhaté?
Player profile of M. Niakhaté: defender, Senegal, 29 years old, plays for Lyon (2026/27 season).
In the 2026/27 season: 12 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. For the national team: 7 matches and 0 goals.
In the previous season (2025/26): 44 matches, 1 goal and 2 assists.
Latest transfer: from Nottingham Forest to Lyon (4 July 2024).
M. Niakhaté: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0/0 | 6.9 |
| UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 2/0 | 6.4 |
| Ligue 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 630 | 1/0 | 7.1 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 990 | 3/0 | 6.9 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 390 | 0/0 | 7.1 |
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0/0 | 7.3 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 0/0 | 7.2 |
M. Niakhaté: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
M. Niakhaté: 2025/26 season stats
M. Niakhaté: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Lyon | 2024–present |
 Nottingham Forest | 2022–2023 |
 FSV Mainz 05 | 2018–2021 |
 Metz | 2017 |
 Valenciennes | 2014–2016 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
M. Niakhaté: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2024 | Nottingham Forest → Lyon | € 31.9M |
| 6 July 2022 | FSV Mainz 05 → Nottingham Forest | € 10M |
| 7 July 2018 | Metz → FSV Mainz 05 | € 6M |
| 22 June 2017 | Valenciennes → Metz | Free transfer |
M. Niakhaté: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| absence | 19 July 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
| absence | 27 April 2023 | 28 April 2023 |
| thigh injury | 9 April 2023 | 15 April 2023 |
| absence | 15 August 2022 | 10 March 2023 |
| absence | 19 December 2021 | 14 January 2022 |
| absence | 12 September 2021 | 2 October 2021 |
M. Niakhaté: frequently asked questions
How many goals has M. Niakhaté scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, M. Niakhaté has 0 goals and 0 assists in 12 matches.
Which club does M. Niakhaté play for?
M. Niakhaté (defender) plays for Lyon in 2026/27. Nationality: Senegal.
How old is M. Niakhaté?
M. Niakhaté is 29 years old. Date of birth: 8 March 1996.
What was M. Niakhaté's latest transfer?
From Nottingham Forest to Lyon, 4 July 2024, € 31.9M.
About M. Niakhaté
M. Niakhaté (Senegal) at a glance: season stats, detailed numbers, career, transfers and trophies. More of the club's players are on the Lyon page.