Players like Moussa Niakhaté
CBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Niakhaté's profile ↗
The players most similar to Moussa Niakhaté are Nathan Collins, Marc Kempf, Matthew Pollock. Doppel rates Nathan Collins (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Moussa Niakhaté is a commanding, ball-winning centre-back who excels in aerial duels and defensive clearances, making him a critical presence in any backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, his durability shines through, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his ability to dominate defensively and maintain possession under pressure solidifies his role as a reliable defensive anchor for Olympique Lyonnais.
Strengths: Touches, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Moussa Niakhaté
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Niakhaté
≈ 100% Moussa Niakhaté · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Moussa Niakhaté · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Moussa Niakhaté · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Niakhaté?
By Doppel's fit score, Nathan Collins (Brentford) is the closest profile to Moussa Niakhaté, with a 82/100 overall match. Marc Kempf and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Moussa Niakhaté?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Moussa Niakhaté?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Moussa Niakhaté's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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