Adama Niane

Adama Niane is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born on June 16, 1993, in Bamako, Niane began his career at Yeelen Olympique in 2003. In 2011, he joined French club Nantes and played for their U19 team, finishing as the top scorer in the 2011-12 season. On July 1, 2012, Niane joined Nantes' reserve team, making his first-team debut on December 15, 2012. He played a total of 91 matches, starting in 81 of them, and scored 40 goals for the reserve team from 2012 to 2016. Niane has also made appearances in Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and Coupe de France matches.