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Abdoulaye Ndiaye vs Moussa Niakhaté

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

Data Verdict

Moussa Niakhaté commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €6.5M). Abdoulaye Ndiaye leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Moussa Niakhaté is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Abdoulaye Ndiaye

Defender
Senegal
€6.5M
24 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Moussa Niakhaté

Defender
Senegal
€15.0M
30 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Abdoulaye Ndiaye

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAbdoulaye NdiayeMoussa NiakhatéEdge
Goals / 900.000.12Moussa
Tackles won / 901.450.62Abdoulaye
Interceptions / 901.751.58Abdoulaye
Clearances / 905.243.53Abdoulaye
Press intensity / 902.002.21Moussa
Pass accuracy %84.6089.40Moussa

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Abdoulaye Ndiaye or Moussa Niakhaté?

Moussa Niakhaté commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €6.5M). Abdoulaye Ndiaye leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Moussa Niakhaté is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 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?

Abdoulaye Ndiaye has a market value of €6.5M, while Moussa Niakhaté is valued at €15.0M.

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