M. Niakhaté is a Defender who plays for Lyon in Ligue 1.
Nationality: Senegal. Age: 29. Date of birth: 8 March 1996. Height: 190 cm. Weight: 82 kg.
In the 2026 season M. Niakhaté has made 4 appearances for Lyon, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, playing 360 minutes of Ligue 1 football.
Season statistics — 2026
Contribution rate: 0% of appearances produced a goal or an assist. Average time on the pitch: 90 minutes per appearance.
Player information
- Full name
- M. Niakhaté
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 19
- Nationality
- Senegal
- Age
- 29
- Date of birth
- 8 March 1996
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Club
- Lyon
- Season
- 2026
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M. Niakhaté — profile, role and season form
M. Niakhaté plays for Lyon as a defender, and represents Senegal internationally. In the 2026 season they have made 4 appearances, starting 4 of them, and have been on the pitch for 360 minutes.
Reading the statistics on this page
- Appearances versus starts — the gap between the two shows how often a player is used from the bench.
- Minutes per appearance — a truer picture of workload than the number of games alone.
- Goals and assists per appearance — the cleanest way to compare a forward with a midfielder or a defender.
- Disciplinary record — yellow and red cards per season indicate the style of the player as much as their role.
Every profile links through to the club page for the full squad and to the competition page for the table and scoring charts, so a single player can always be placed in context.
M. Niakhaté — FAQ
What position does M. Niakhaté play?
M. Niakhaté is listed as a defender at Lyon.
How many goals has M. Niakhaté scored this season?
0 goals in 4 appearances in the 2026 season, with 0 assists.
How is the average rating calculated?
The rating is an aggregate performance score for the season supplied with the match data. It is shown only where a full season of ratings is available.
Where can I see the rest of the squad?
The full squad is listed on the Lyon club page, grouped by position.