Ousseynou Niang
• Union Saint-Gilloise
Ousseynou Niang is a wide player for Union Saint-Gilloise and one of Senegal's emerging attacking options ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. His rise from domestic football in Senegal to Latvia and then Belgium has been fast and productive.
That matters because Senegal's squad benefits from adding direct wide runners who can stretch a defence. Niang now sits in that conversation as a developing international option.
Player Details
Ousseynou Niang
12 October 2001
Ziguinchor, Senegal
24
1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Professional monitoring
Senegal
Left midfield
Left winger, right winger
Right
Union Saint-Gilloise
22
June 2028
EUR 2.5M
Terms under review
Financial analysis pending
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ousseynou Niang's age and nationality?
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Ousseynou Niang was born on 12 October 2001 and is 24 years old. He is Senegalese and has moved into the senior national-team picture through his club form in Belgium.
Which club does Ousseynou Niang play for?
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Niang plays for Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. He joined from Riga FC in 2024 and is listed on a contract through June 2028.
What position does Ousseynou Niang play?
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He mainly plays from the left side of midfield or attack. He can also shift wider or to the right because of his dribbling and direct running style.
What is Ousseynou Niang's transfer value?
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His current estimated transfer value is EUR 2.5M. That is also his public peak so far as he continues building visibility at Union Saint-Gilloise.
What is Ousseynou Niang's salary?
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Capology confirms Niang's contract details at Union SG, but the public wage figure is locked. Subject to confirmation.
Has Ousseynou Niang won any trophies?
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Yes. Niang was part of Senegal's AFCON 2025-winning squad after being called up as a replacement. His club trophy record is still secondary to his recent international breakthrough.
Is Ousseynou Niang in Senegal's World Cup 2026 squad?
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Niang is part of Senegal's wider World Cup 2026 attacking picture. His role is still more about emerging depth than guaranteed starting status, but his call-ups show the staff are tracking him closely.
Why did Ousseynou Niang's AFCON 2025 call-up attract attention?
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He was brought in late as the replacement for the injured Assane Diao. That gave him sudden exposure to a major tournament environment and raised his national-team profile quickly.
What has driven Niang's rapid club rise?
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His output at Riga FC and then his adaptation to Union SG pushed his profile forward. Coaches value his direct running and willingness to attack defenders one-versus-one.