Mbaye Niang

Senegalese and French footballer

Senegal ForwardWing half USL Dunkerque Nationality explained

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23Int'l caps

4Int'l goals

16Clubs

373Club apps

82Club goals

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Mbaye Niang: profile

Mbaye Niang (born 19 December 1994 in Meulan-en-Yvelines, France) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a forward and wing half for USL Dunkerque.

Niang made the step into senior football with Stade Malherbe Caen in 2011. He has played for 16 clubs in 6 countries since 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at AC Milan (2012–2018): 67 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 373 appearances and 82 goals.

At international level, Niang has represented Senegal (2017–2019), earning 23 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Poland on 19 June 2018 (FIFA World Cup). Before committing to Senegal, he had represented France U16, France U17 and France U21.

Meulan-en-Yvelines has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Abdoulaye Doucouré and Mounir Obbadi.

Eligibility explained: Why does Mbaye Niang play for Senegal?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2017 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2018 – aged 23 (match)
Club career: 2011–present (16 seasons)
Countries played in: 6: France, Italy, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Morocco
Club goals per game: 0.22 (82 in 373)
Height: 184 cm — taller than 50% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: USL Dunkerque (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Franck Kessié, Mouctar Diakhaby and Iqraam Rayners (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2011–2012	Stade Malherbe Caen	Ligue 3	30	5
2012–2018	AC Milan	Serie A	67	8
2014	Montpellier Hérault Sport Club	Ligue 2	19	4
2015	Genoa CFC	Serie A	14	5
2017	Watford F.C.	EFL Championship	16	2
2017–2018	Torino FC	Serie A	26	4
2018–2019	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	29	11
2018–2019	Torino FC	Serie A	0	0
2019–2021	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	35	11
2021	Al Ahli FC	Saudi Pro League	5	0
2021–2022	FC Girondins de Bordeaux	Championnat National 1	22	3
2022–2023	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	30	6
2023–2024	Adana Demirspor	TFF First League	16	8
2024	Empoli FC	Serie B	14	6
2024	Wydad Athletic Club	Botola Pro 1	8	2
2025	U.C. Sampdoria	Serie B	16	3
2025–2026	Gençlerbirliği S.K.	Süper Lig	26	4
2026–	USL Dunkerque	Ligue 2	0	0
	Total		373	82

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2009–2010	France U16	Under-16	6	3
2010–2011	France U17	Under-17	8	0
2011–2012	France U21	Under-21	3	1
2017–2019	Senegal	Senior	23	4

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	19 Jun 2018	Poland 1–2 Senegal	60	FIFA World Cup

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Mbaye Niang?

Mbaye Niang was born on 19 December 1994, which makes him 31 years old.

Where was Mbaye Niang born?

Mbaye Niang was born in Meulan-en-Yvelines, France.

Which national team does Mbaye Niang play for?

Mbaye Niang plays international football for Senegal. He has 23 caps and 4 goals on record.

Which clubs has Mbaye Niang played for?

Mbaye Niang's recorded clubs are Stade Malherbe Caen, AC Milan, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Genoa CFC, Watford F.C., Torino FC, Stade Rennais F.C., Al Ahli FC, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, AJ Auxerre, Adana Demirspor and Empoli FC among others.

What team does Mbaye Niang play for now?

According to the latest data, Mbaye Niang plays for USL Dunkerque.

How tall is Mbaye Niang?

Mbaye Niang is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Mbaye Niang play?

Mbaye Niang plays as a forward and wing half.