SC Braga 
Primeira Liga Apr 08
UEFA Europa LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Sikou Niakaté
26 years old
Position
Defender
Height
186 cm
Weight
76 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
10 Jul 1999 - Mali
Birth City
Montreuil
Ranking
4th
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of S. Niakaté — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
11
Starts
11
Minutes played
939
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
10
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
736 - 89%
Duels won %
66% (59/89)
📊 General
Appearances
22
Starts
21
Minutes played
1577
Goals
0
Average rating
7.05/10
Cards
4
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
19
Interceptions
10
Fouls committed
18
Key passes
5
Passes - accuracy
1144 - 5%
Duels won %
67% (100/150)
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — SC Braga
A. Bellaarouch
João Carvalho
L. Horníček
Tiago Sá
A. Barišić
B. Arrey-Mbi
F. Pascoal
G. Lagerbielke
Gabriel Moscardo
J. Noro
Nuno Matos
Paulo Oliveira
S. Niakaté
Vitor Carvalho
Diego Rodrigues
E. Tıknaz
F. Grillitsch
Gabri Martínez
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
João Moutinho
Leonardo Lelo
Luisinho
M. Dorgeles
M. Zalazar
R. Zalazar
Víctor Gómez
Yanis da Rocha
A. El Ouazzani
Fran Navarro
João Aragão
Pau Victor
Ricardo Horta
S. Merheg
Sandro Vidigal
Career of S. Niakaté since 2018
2025/2026
SC Braga
SC Braga22Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025SC Braga
SC Braga28Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024SC Braga
SC Braga21Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023SC Braga
SC Braga31Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Metz
Metz12Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Guingamp
Guingamp31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Guingamp
Guingamp24Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Valenciennes
Valenciennes16Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026SC Braga
SC Braga11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025SC Braga
SC Braga24Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024SC Braga
SC Braga19Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023SC Braga
SC Braga26Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Metz
Metz12Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Guingamp
Guingamp31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Guingamp
Guingamp23Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Valenciennes
Valenciennes14Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
Guingamp
→
SC Braga
€ 1.8M
Guingamp
SC Braga
2022
Guingamp
→
SC Braga
Loan
Guingamp
SC Braga
2021
Guingamp
→
Metz
Loan
Guingamp
Metz
2019
Valenciennes
→
Guingamp
Valenciennes
Guingamp
HONOURS
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2023/2024
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2022/2023
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 04
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Mar 22
Primeira LigaLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Mar 18
UEFA Europa LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-0
Mar 12
UEFA Europa LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of SC Braga's squad, S. Niakaté has been an important figure in the Primeira Liga this season. Born in Montreuil, France, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. As a defender, his 186 cm height and 76 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. SC Braga's decision to sign him in 2023 for € 1.8M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. His honours include Taça da Liga, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within SC Braga's first team. Given his performances, S. Niakaté naturally asserts himself as a key part of SC Braga's sporting project.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr |
Real Betis
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 6/9 |
| 04 Apr |
Moreirense
|
0-1 | 90 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 1 | 12/15 |
| 22 Mar |
FC Porto
|
1-2 | 63 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 7/10 |
| 18 Mar |
Ferencvarosi TC
|
4-0 | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 5 | 11/16 |
| 12 Mar |
Ferencvarosi TC
|
2-0 | 62 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 5/6 |