Moussa Niakhate
30-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Minimal work in easy win
Niakhate recorded one shot off target and one clearance in Friday's 5-0 win versus Iraq.
ANALYSIS
Niakhate didn't have much defensive work to do in a game where Iraq barely posed a threat in the attacking third. That figures to change if Senegal advance to the knockout stages, though. Through three World Cup starts, Niakhate has tallied nine clearances, four blocked shots, two tackles and two interceptions.
Niakhate didn't have much defensive work to do in a game where Iraq barely posed a threat in the attacking third. That figures to change if Senegal advance to the knockout stages, though. Through three World Cup starts, Niakhate has tallied nine clearances, four blocked shots, two tackles and two interceptions.
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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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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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Forest want to sign him
Nottingham are keen on signing Niakhate, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
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.