Cheikh Niasse

Cheikh Ahmet Tidian Niasse (born 19 January 2000) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss side Young Boys.

Career
On 24 January 2019, Niasse signed a professional contract with Lille OSC for three years. Niasse made his professional debut for Lille in a 3–0 Ligue 1 win over AS Saint-Étienne on 28 August 2019.

On 10 December 2020, he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League in a group match against Celtic.

On 1 February 2021, Niasse moved to Greek club Panathinaikos, on a loan deal until the end of the season.

On 3 February 2022, Niasse signed a contract with Young Boys in Switzerland until June 2026.

Honours
Lille
 * Trophée des Champions: 2021

Young Boys
 * Swiss Super League: 2022–23
 * Swiss Cup: 2022–23