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Cheikhou Kouyaté

€128KMarket Value
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest•Midfielder•
SenegalSenegal
6.3
Season Score
36
Dec 21, 1989
189 cm
Height
8
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
18Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
14Mins/game
6.25Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

215
Full match
71
Substituted off
48
From Bench

Rival Clubs(100)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur2054112030
Manchester UnitedManchester United205781020
ChelseaChelsea2033141050
EvertonEverton184681010
Leicester CityLeicester City1844102010
LiverpoolLiverpool1751110120
ArsenalArsenal174672000
GenkGenk1711240010
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United166280010
BurnleyBurnley156450010
SouthamptonSouthampton156450010
Club BruggeClub Brugge156630010
Standard LiègeStandard Liège155550020
Manchester CityManchester City142390030
Aston VillaAston Villa144461050
WatfordWatford145270030
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion133460000
West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion126421110
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers124350020
LokerenLokeren1210021000
1–20 of 100

Rival National Teams(41)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
TogoTogo20200000
AlgeriaAlgeria20020010
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso21100000
BrazilBrazil21100010
NigeriaNigeria21100000
CameroonCameroon22000000
Cape Verde IslandsCape Verde Islands22000000
EgyptEgypt11000000
ZimbabweZimbabwe11000000
GuineaGuinea11000000
MoroccoMorocco10010000
GhanaGhana11000000
TunisiaTunisia11000000
SenegalSenegal10010000
Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire10100000
CroatiaCroatia10010000
JapanJapan10100000
IranIran10100000
NetherlandsNetherlands10010000
PolandPoland11000000
1–20 of 41
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
-
Free Agent
Jul 1, 2024Transfer
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Aug 13, 2022Free Transfer
West Ham United
West Ham United
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Aug 2, 2018Transfer€11M
Anderlecht
Anderlecht
West Ham United
West Ham United
Jul 1, 2014Transfer€8M
KV Kortrijk
KV Kortrijk
Anderlecht
Anderlecht
Jun 30, 2009End of loan
Anderlecht
Anderlecht
KV Kortrijk
KV Kortrijk
Aug 1, 2008Loan
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

6 titles won

Championships

Pro League
Pro League
3x Winner(2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011)
3x
Super Cup
Super Cup
2x Winner(2013/2014, 2010)
2x
Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations
1x Winner(2021)
1x

About Cheikhou Kouyaté

Cheikhou Kouyaté plays as a midfielder for Nottingham Forest. Throughout his career, Cheikhou Kouyaté has scored 30 goals and provided 17 assists in 662 appearances across 6 clubs. As a midfielder, Cheikhou Kouyaté combines creative vision with goalscoring ability, accumulating 17 assists and 30 goals throughout his career. Among the clubs he has represented — Amed SK, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, West Ham United — Cheikhou Kouyaté was most prolific at West Ham United, where he scored 15 goals in 146 appearances. Throughout his career, Cheikhou Kouyaté has won 6 trophies, including Super Cup, Pro League, Africa Cup of Nations, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Cheikhou Kouyaté stands 189 cm tall, weighs 83 kg.

Full Career Record — Cheikhou Kouyaté

Cheikhou Kouyaté's professional career spans from 2009 to 2026, a period of roughly 17 seasons over which he has amassed 662 appearances spread across 6 clubs. With 30 goals and 17 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 15/16 with West Ham United, when he registered 5 goals and 3 assists in 41 matches, playing 3587 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Amed SK, Cheikhou Kouyaté played 16 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.25.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Cheikhou Kouyaté has passed the 600-appearance milestone and has lifted 6 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Anderlecht2009/2010 - 2013/20142055516196———
Crystal Palace2018/2019 - 2021/20221473410365——6.89
West Ham United2014/2015 - 2017/201814615812596——7.00
Senegal (national team)2015 - now65303730——6.88
Nottingham Forest2022/2023 - 2023/202457101370——6.93
KV Kortrijk2008/200926301674———
Amed SK2025/20261600192——6.25
Total597271742393

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Amed SK160—192006.25
25/26Senegal (national team)20—6500—
23/24Senegal (national team)20—5600—
23/24Nottingham Forest330—366306.83
22/23Senegal (national team)90—154006.70
22/23Nottingham Forest241—1004307.00
21/22Senegal (national team)80—409007.10
21/22Crystal Palace361—2231306.83
20/21Senegal (national team)122—828207.08
20/21Crystal Palace371—3167406.92
19/20Senegal (national team)10—8000—
19/20Crystal Palace371—2626406.91
18/19Senegal (national team)100—779306.80
18/19Crystal Palace370—2341306.90
17/18Senegal (national team)121—711006.73

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Cheikhou Kouyaté play?
Cheikhou Kouyaté plays as a Midfielder for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
What team does Cheikhou Kouyaté play for?
Cheikhou Kouyaté currently plays for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
How old is Cheikhou Kouyaté?
Cheikhou Kouyaté is 36 years old, born on December 21, 1989. At 36, he has already won 6 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Cheikhou Kouyaté?
Cheikhou Kouyaté is 189 cm tall. He weighs 83 kg.
How many trophies has Cheikhou Kouyaté won?
Cheikhou Kouyaté has won 6 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Nottingham Forest.