6 Moussa Niakhaté
Defender Senegal Lyon
Moussa Niakhaté, 1996-03-08, Defender for Senegal, plays for Lyon. 20 international caps, 1 goals. Part of Senegal's 2026 World Cup Group I squad.
Age
30 yrs
Height
190 cm
Weight
85 kg
Caps
20
Goals
1
Position
Defender
Number
#6
Biography
Nottingham Forest centre-back and a rising force in Senegal's defence. Currently plying his trade at Lyon, a dependable defender, Moussa Niakhaté combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.