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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Niger.
Scout report
N. Yakubu is a 26-year-old central defender at Niger, rated 62.5 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (22.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.1 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Yakubu.
On the season, Yakubu graded 3 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 2.104 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 26 → 7). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 63. At 26 Yakubu is in his prime years, and a market index of 75 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2021/22 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Niger finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.1 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 5 appearances.
Strengths
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95.3/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 22.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
Rated 62.5 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.1 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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