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Moussa Niakhaté vs Arouna Sangante

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Moussa Niakhaté commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €8.0M). Moussa Niakhaté leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Arouna Sangante is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Moussa Niakhaté

Defender
Senegal
€15.0M
30 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Arouna Sangante

Defender
Senegal
€8.0M
24 years old
Physical Stopper
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Playing Style Profiles

Moussa Niakhaté

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 71%) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Arouna Sangante

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMoussa NiakhatéArouna SanganteEdge
Goals / 900.120.15
Tackles won / 900.620.87Arouna
Interceptions / 901.581.77Arouna
Clearances / 903.535.45Arouna
Press intensity / 902.211.94Moussa
Pass accuracy %89.4085.20Moussa

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Moussa Niakhaté or Arouna Sangante?

Moussa Niakhaté commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €8.0M). Moussa Niakhaté leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Arouna Sangante is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Moussa Niakhaté has a market value of €15.0M, while Arouna Sangante is valued at €8.0M.

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