Abdoulaye Cissé: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Abdoulaye Cissé: profile

Abdoulaye Cissé (born 24 December 1983 in Adzopé, Ivory Coast) is a former Burkinabé footballer who played as a forward.

Cissé's senior club career began in 2001 at Montpellier Hérault Sport Club. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at Montpellier Hérault Sport Club (2001–2006): 104 appearances and 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 223 appearances and 74 goals.

At international level, Cissé represented Burkina Faso (2003–2007). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 3 September 2005 (World Cup Qualification).

Adzopé has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Gérard Gnanhouan, Sékou Doumbia and Hervé Guy.

Eligibility explained: Why does Abdoulaye Cissé play for Burkina Faso?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2003 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2005 – aged 21 (match)
Countries played in: 6: France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Libya
Club goals per game: 0.33 (74 in 223)
Height: 179 cm — taller than 27% of Burkinabé internationals on record
Latest move: Ittihad El-Shorta (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Stephen Appiah, Serge Aurier and Diafra Sakho (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2001	Montpellier Hérault Sport Club	Ligue 2	–	–
2001–2006	Montpellier Hérault Sport Club	Ligue 2	104	18
2007	Al-Faisaly FC	Saudi Pro League	9	5
2007	Al-Khor Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	2	1
2007–2009	Al-Sailiya Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	38	24
2009–2010	Al Dhafra Club	UAE Pro League	8	2
2010	Al-Khor Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	8	1
2010–2012	Al Masry SC	Egyptian Premier League	42	15
2012–2013	Zamalek SC	Egyptian Premier League	12	8
2013–2014	Al-ittihad	Libyan Premier League	–	–
2014–	Zamalek SC	Egyptian Premier League	–	–
2015–	Ittihad El-Shorta	Egyptian Premier League	–	–
	Total		223	74

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2003–2007	Burkina Faso	Senior	–	–

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	3 Sep 2005	Burkina Faso 3–1 South Africa	32	World Cup Qualification
2	3 Sep 2005	Burkina Faso 3–1 South Africa	47	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Abdoulaye Cissé?

Abdoulaye Cissé was born on 24 December 1983, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Abdoulaye Cissé born?

Abdoulaye Cissé was born in Adzopé, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Abdoulaye Cissé play for?

Abdoulaye Cissé played international football for Burkina Faso.

Which clubs has Abdoulaye Cissé played for?

Abdoulaye Cissé's recorded clubs are Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Al-Faisaly FC, Al-Khor Sports Club, Al-Sailiya Sports Club, Al Dhafra Club, Al Masry SC, Zamalek SC, Al-ittihad and Ittihad El-Shorta.

How tall is Abdoulaye Cissé?

Abdoulaye Cissé is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Abdoulaye Cissé play?

Abdoulaye Cissé played as a forward.