Clinton Mata vs Moussa Niakhaté
Clinton Mata, a 34-year-old centre-back for Olympique Lyonnais, and Moussa Niakhaté, a 30-year-old centre-back for Olympique Lyonnais, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Ligue 1. Clinton Mata made 32 appearances and Moussa Niakhaté 32. The 8 metrics below are measured per 90 minutes, with percentages shown as season averages, and each player ranked against players in the same position in their own league.
Clinton Mata2025/2026 · Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1 · centre-back · age 34
Moussa Niakhaté2025/2026 · Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1 · centre-back · age 30per 90 · rank vs same position in leagueClinton Mata leads on blocked shots at 0.89 per 90 against 0.69, 30% more (27th of 82 in the league) and tackles at 1.24 per 90 against 1.17, 5% more (56th of 82 in the league).
Moussa Niakhaté leads on aerial duels won at 3.10 per 90 against 1.24, 150% more (7th of 82 in the league), clearances at 6.00 per 90 against 4.63, 30% more (19th of 82 in the league) and aerial success % at 69.9% against 54.9%, 27% more (12th of 82 in the league).
Overall Moussa Niakhaté has a clear edge, leading 6 of the 8 metrics to Clinton Mata's 2. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.