Sikou Niakaté
Mercato XI valuation · €10.3M · July 2026
Current Team
Sporting Braga
Sikou Niakaté
Performance Summary
Season snapshot
Season Rating
Tackles / G
0.8
Int / G
0.5
Duel Win %
64%
Aerials Won
59
Clean Sheets
12
Pass Acc.
89.9%
Tackles
19
Interceptions
11
Appearances
23
Rating
6.89
Detailed stats
Player Statistics
Shots
14
Shots on Target
1
Shot Accuracy
7%
Big Chances Created
2
Big Chances Missed
2
Hit Woodwork
1
Transfer History
Career moves for Sikou Niakaté
About Sikou Niakaté
Sikou Niakaté is a 27-year-old Malian centre back at Sporting Braga, where he wears the number 4 shirt. Standing at 186cm and left-footed, he plays in the Europa League.
Across 23 appearances and 1,867 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Sikou Niakaté has contributed 19 tackles and 11 interceptions to his side's defensive work.
As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Sikou Niakaté at €10.3M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Europa League, a defined role at Sporting Braga, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.
Frequently asked questions
What position does Sikou Niakaté play?+
Sikou Niakaté plays as a centre back for Sporting Braga, and is 27 years old.
What are Sikou Niakaté's stats for the 2025/26 season?+
In the 2025/26 season, Sikou Niakaté has made 23 appearances in the Europa League, contributing 19 tackles, 11 interceptions.
How is Sikou Niakaté's 2026 market value calculated?+
Mercato XI estimates Sikou Niakaté's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Europa League. The valuation is recalculated every month.