Moussa Niakhate
30-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Leads clean sheet effort
Niakhate had seven clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Angers.
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Niakhate led the Lyon defense Sunday with seven clearances and four interceptions as they earned a share of the spoils in a 0-0 draw versus Angers. Across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions, the imperious central defender has averaged two interceptions and five clearances per appearance. Niakhate has started and played the full 90 minutes in nine consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
Niakhate led the Lyon defense Sunday with seven clearances and four interceptions as they earned a share of the spoils in a 0-0 draw versus Angers. Across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions, the imperious central defender has averaged two interceptions and five clearances per appearance. Niakhate has started and played the full 90 minutes in nine consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
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Undisputed starter
Niakhate is an undisputed starter in central defense, having started 32 of his 34 appearances this season.
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Busy defensively in win
Niakhate created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and nine clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.
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Back available for Lyon
Niakhate is back from international duty with Senegal at the AFCON and an option moving forward for Lyon, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Tonic Radio.
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Traveling with Senegal
Niakhate has been called up for AFCON by Senegal.
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Five clearances in clean sheet
Niakhate had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AJ Auxerre.
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Forest want to sign him
Nottingham are keen on signing Niakhate, according to The Daily Mail.
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Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.