Sikou Niakaté - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€6.30M

Height

186cm

Weight

74kg

Nationality

Mali

Next League Match

Rio Ave vs Braga (A)

02 March 2025

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Sikou Niakaté Scout Report

Sikou Niakaté, the commanding centre-back for Braga, exhibits a dynamic blend of attributes aligning him with modern defensive demands in the Primeira Liga. His style of play is underpinned by impressive ball progression, marked by top-tier progressive passing and carrying skills, highlighting his ability to initiate offensive transitions from the back. This is complemented by his exceptional duel win rate and aerial prowess, placing him among the elite in these defensive metrics. However, Niakaté’s ball recovery and retention metrics suggest room for refinement, as they fall below the norm, indicating potential vulnerability in regaining possession and keeping it under pressure. Interceptions are a strong point for Niakaté, contributing significantly during mid-field play, yet his lower fouls committed provides insight into his disciplined approach. Despite being less involved in the attacking third, his chance creation stands out—an anomaly for a centre-back—offering Braga unexpected creative opportunities when he ventures forward. Overall, while Niakaté might fine-tune certain aspects of his defensive responsibilities, his potential to impact both ends of the pitch makes him a valuable asset in Braga’s ambition-laden squad this season.

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Sikou Niakaté Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Sikou Niakaté took 9 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.96, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 1 shots. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.28 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 7 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.