Babacar Niasse (born 20 December 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Moroccan club Difaâ El Jadida. Born in Senegal, he plays for the Mauritania national team.
Club career Niasse was an attacking midfielder, but changed to a goalkeeper and is known for his exceptional height. An Aspire Academy youth graduate, he joined Eupen in 2015.
On 21 August 2019, Niasse signed a three-year contract with Portuguese Primeira Liga club Tondela.
On 21 July 2023, Niasse signed a two-year contract with Ligue 2 club Guingamp.
International career Born in Senegal, Niasse is of Mauritanian descent. He was the goalkeeper for the Senegal U17 selection for the 2011 African U-17 Championship. He was called up to represent the senior Mauritania national team for a set of friendlies in March 2022.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEupen2015–16Belgian Second Division13000——1302016–17Belgian First Division A4050—201102017–182020—601002018–190030—3060Total190100—110400Tondela2019–20Primeira Liga5010——602020–2117000——1702021–22607010—1402022–23Liga Portugal 2320302010380Total6001103010750Guingamp2023–24Ligue 20010——10Career totals23009020002410
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsMauritania2022602023702024130Total260
References
External links Niasse Eurosport Profile Niasse Maxifoot Profile