Cheikh Niasse — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Hellas Verona · ITA-Serie A · age 26 · €1.8m
Cheikh Niasse embodies the archetype of a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating aerial battles. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 8% of his peers, he may not shine in creativity, but his impressive stats in duels and interceptions demonstrate his reliability and tenacity. Niasse's durability is a plus, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield for Hellas Verona.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won /90
- Duels won /90
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Clearances /90
Weaknesses
- Sofascore rating
- Accurate long balls /90
- Big chances created /90
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FAQ
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- The players most statistically similar to Cheikh Niasse (central midfielder) are Nicolás Capaldo, Gvidas Gineitis, Joel Silva, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Cheikh Niasse play?
- Cheikh Niasse plays as a central midfielder for Hellas Verona in the ITA-Serie A.
- What is Cheikh Niasse's market value?
- Cheikh Niasse's market value is €1.8m.
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