26 years old
Sikou NiakateDefender

About

Sikou Niakaté is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club S.C. Braga. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team.

Position

Defender

Current Club

SC Braga

Current Value

8.70M

Rating

76

Achievements

International
  • Mali National Team (2023–present): After representing France at youth levels, Niakaté switched allegiance to Mali, appearing in 16+ matches (as of March 2026).
  • Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Participation: Participated in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations with Mali.
  • 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Called up to the Mali squad for the 2025 AFCON, scheduled to be played in early 2026.
  • 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification: Active participant in the CAF qualification matches for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Youth International: Represented France at the U19 and U20 levels, including participating in the 2018 European Under-19 tournament.
Domestic
  • Taça da Liga (Portuguese League Cup) Winner: 2023/24 season.
  • Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) Finalist: 2022/23.
  • Consistent Top-Tier Performance: As of March 2026, he is a consistent starter for SC Braga in Liga Portugal and has been involved in several high-scoring league victories.
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