M'Baye Niang

ABOUT M'BAYE NIANG

French soccer forward who was a key player in Milan's Supercoppa Italiana victory in 2016. He has represented France at under-16, under-17 and under-21 level.

He became a member of Caen's youth squad at age 13. He made his professional debut with the club at age 16.

His playing style has often been compared to that of Mario Balotelli , whom he has played alongside in Milan.

His parents are of Senegalese descent.

He has been teammates with Troy Deeney on Watford F.C.