Moussa Niakhaté

Salary, Contract & Net Worth

Moussa Niakhaté is a French-born Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Olympique Lyonnais. Born on March 8, 1996, in Roubaix, France, he began his youth career at Lille before rising through the ranks at Valenciennes and Metz. He moved to Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga in 2018, where he became vice-captain and earned a reputation for his leadership and defensive strength.

In 2022, Niakhaté joined Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, where he played for two seasons. In July 2024, he signed a four-year deal with Lyon for around €31 million. Internationally, he represented France at youth level before switching to Senegal, making his senior debut in 2023. A strong, left-footed centre-back standing 1.90m tall, Niakhaté is known for his aerial dominance, tackling, and ball distribution. His arrival at Lyon adds both experience and composure to their defensive line.

Moussa Niakhaté earns an estimated €4,000,000 per year at Lyon, roughly €76,900 per week.In British pounds, that’s about £3,530,800 annually or £67,900 per week.