Papiss Cissé
Senegalese association football player (born 1985)
Papiss Cissé: profile
Papiss Cissé (born 3 June 1985 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Cissé's senior club career began in 2003 at AS Douanes. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at SC Freiburg (2010–2012), where he made 65 appearances and scored 37 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 134 appearances and 85 goals.
At international level, Cissé represented Senegal (2009–present). Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 9 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Nationality explained: Why does Papiss Cissé play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 27 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Senegal, France, Germany and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.63 (85 in 134)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 41% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Newcastle United F.C. (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Désiré Doué, Vozinha and Farouk Ben Mustapha (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 |  AS Douanes |
Senegal Premier League | 26 | 23 |
| 2004–2009 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2005–2006 | AS Cherbourg Football |
Ligue 3 | 28 | 19 |
| 2008 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 15 | 6 |
| 2010–2012 |  SC Freiburg |
Bundesliga | 65 | 37 |
| 2012– |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| — | Génération Foot |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 134 | 85 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Jun 2012 | Uganda 1–1 Senegal | 37 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Jun 2013 | Angola 1–1 Senegal | 23 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 16 Jun 2013 | Liberia 0–2 Senegal | 18 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 16 Jun 2013 | Liberia 0–2 Senegal | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 12 Oct 2013 | Ivory Coast 3–1 Senegal | 90 | 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 Papiss Cissé?
Papiss Cissé was born on 3 June 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Papiss Cissé born?
Papiss Cissé was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Papiss Cissé play for?
Papiss Cissé played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Papiss Cissé played for?
Papiss Cissé's recorded clubs are AS Douanes, FC Metz, AS Cherbourg Football, LB Châteauroux, SC Freiburg, Newcastle United F.C. and Génération Foot.
How tall is Papiss Cissé?
Papiss Cissé is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Papiss Cissé play?
Papiss Cissé played as a forward.
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Cheikh NdoyeSenegal · b. 1986
Papy DjilobodjiSenegal · b. 1988
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Lamine SanéSenegal · b. 1987
Souleymane CamaraSenegal · b. 1982
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