M'Baye Niang Football player

M'Baye Babacar Niang (French pronunciation: ​[ˈm.be ˈniˈɑŋ]) (born 19 December 1994) is a French professional footballer who plays for Serie A club Genoa(on loan from Milan). He plays primarily as a forward, though his influence can extend out to the wings and the attacking midfield positions. Niang is described as "a phenomenon" and "a striker out of the ordinary" and made his professional debut, at the age of 16, in April 2011, in a league match with his former club Caen against Toulouse. His playing style has also drawn comparisons to former Milan teammate Mario Balotelli. Niang made his first start the following week in a 4–0 away win over Nice. On 8 May 2011, he scored his first professional goal in a 1–1 draw with Lens. Three days later, Niang scored the equalizing goal in another 1–1 draw, this time with Rennes. He has represented his nation France at under-16, under-17, and under-21 level. Niang scored his first goal for Milan in a cup game against Reggina that Milan won 3–0.

Personal facts

M'Baye Niang
Alias (AKA)Niang M'Baye Babacar (full name)
Birth dateDecember 19, 1994
Birth place
Meulan-en-Yvelines
Height (meters)1.84

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Football player

position
Forward (association football)
Midfielder
teams
France national under-17 football team
A.C. Milan
AS Poissy
France national under-16 football team
Stade Malherbe Caen
Montpellier HSC
France national under-21 football team

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