About Cheikh Niasse
Born 2000. Cheikh Niasse is a Senegalese association football player.
Cheikh Ahmet Tidian Niasse (born 19 January 2000) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Süper Lig club Gençlerbirliği in Turkey on loan from Italian club Hellas Verona, and the Senegal national team.
Club career On 24 January 2019, Niasse signed a professional contract with Lille OSC for three years. Niasse made his professional debut for Lille in a 3–0 Ligue 1 win over AS Saint-Étienne on 28 August 2019.
On 10 December 2020, he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League in a group match against Celtic.
On 1 February 2021, Niasse moved to Greek club Panathinaikos, on a loan deal until the end of the season.
On 3 February 2022, Niasse signed a contract with Young Boys in Switzerland until June 2026.
On 31 January 2025, Niasse moved to Serie A club Hellas Verona on loan with a conditional obligation to buy. On 20 August 2026, Niasse joined Gençlerbirliği in Turkey on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Career statistics
Honours Lille Trophée des Champions: 2021
Young Boys Swiss Super League: 2022–23, 2023–24 Swiss Cup: 2022–23
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Who is Cheikh Niasse?
football player
When was Cheikh Niasse born?
Cheikh Niasse was born on 19 January 2000 in Gossas.
What is Cheikh Niasse's occupation?
Cheikh Niasse is an association football player.
What nationality is Cheikh Niasse?
Cheikh Niasse is Senegalese.
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