Moussa Niakhate
30-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Assists in defeat
Niakhate assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Belgium.
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Niakhate assisted Senegal's opening goal with a sensational log cross to Habib Diarra and went on to play the entire match plus extra time, creating two chances, making four clearances, and winning an aerial duel during Wednesday's heartbreaking loss. He was one of Senegal's most reliable contributors throughout the World Cup, featuring in every minute of every match while maintaining a 91 percent pass accuracy, winning 15 duels, blocking five shots, and adding two tackles won, underscoring his consistency and importance across the tournament.
Niakhate assisted Senegal's opening goal with a sensational log cross to Habib Diarra and went on to play the entire match plus extra time, creating two chances, making four clearances, and winning an aerial duel during Wednesday's heartbreaking loss. He was one of Senegal's most reliable contributors throughout the World Cup, featuring in every minute of every match while maintaining a 91 percent pass accuracy, winning 15 duels, blocking five shots, and adding two tackles won, underscoring his consistency and importance across the tournament.
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Minimal work in easy win
Niakhate recorded one shot off target and one clearance in Friday's 5-0 win versus Iraq.
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Busy in loss to Norway
Niakhate generated two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Norway.
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Set to anchor backline
Niakhate has been named in Senegal's World Cup squad and is expected to start at center-back under coach Pape Thiaw, arriving at the tournament after one of the strongest seasons of his career with Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1.
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Leads clean sheet effort
Niakhate had seven clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Angers.
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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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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.