Youssoupha Niang

Youssoupha Niang
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-05-26) 26 May 2006
Place of birth Germany
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
1. FC Köln
Number 38
Youth career
–2019 Bonner SC
2019–2025 1. FC Köln
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– 1. FC Köln 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 March 2026

Youssoupha Niang (born 26 May 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for 1. FC Köln.

Early life

Niang was born on 26 May 2006. Born in Germany, he is of Senegalese descent through his parents.[1]

Career

As a youth player, Niang joined the youth academy of Bonner SC. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of 1. FC Köln ahead of the 2019–20 season and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2025.[2]

Style of play

Niang plays as a winger or forward. Senegalese news website Dsports.sn wrote in 2024 that "his speed, dribbling skills, and ability to use both feet make him an exceptional talent".[1]

Career statistics

As of match played 14 March 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1. FC Köln 2025–26 Bundesliga 5 0 5 0
Career total 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

References

  1. ^ a b "Scouting: Youssoupha Niang, le prodige du FC Cologne" [Scouting: Youssoupha Niang, the FC Cologne prodigy] (in French). Desports.sn. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  2. ^ Youssoupha Niang at WorldFootball.net