Abdoulaye Niakhate N'Diaye

Abdoulaye Niakhate N'Diaye is a Senegalese defender born in Boune on 10 April 2002. He developed at Dakar Sacré-Cœur before joining Lyon’s academy in 2020, where he continued his tactical education in the reserve setup. Lyon later sent him to SC Bastia for the 2022–23 season, giving him a senior platform in Ligue 2. His performances led to a permanent move to ES Troyes AC in July 2023. N’Diaye then joined Stade Brestois 29 on loan for 2024–25, making 22 Ligue 1 appearances and debuting in the UEFA Champions League. In August 2025, Parma secured the centre-back on a five-year contract, adding a 1.85-metre defender suited to aerial contests and build-up play. At international level, N’Diaye has been involved with Senegal, receiving a first call-up in 2023 and joining the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.