S. Niakaté
2028 · clause 24,5 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of S. Niakaté in Career Mode
S. Niakaté is a central defender at Sporting Clube de Braga (76 overall, CB) — competent at that. In full maturity (25); sign them to win now, not for the future. Above all they stand out for their jumping (86).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should S. Niakaté have?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. Put them in charge of the back line; they defend the box and set pieces better than chasing in open space. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender and Ball-playing defender, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
Their best assets are jumping (86), strength (80) and aerial ability (78). That top-tier jumping is their signature.
Where do they struggle?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 11,8 M€, with 17 K€ in wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now.
How much will they grow?
They start from 76 with a ceiling of 81 — that's +5 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is S. Niakaté's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can S. Niakaté's rating go?
Their potential is 81. They start from 76, so they can rise +5 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 11,8 M€, with 17 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 77 — good for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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