Yaya Dissa
Malian footballer
Mali
Forward
Yaya Dissa: profile
Yaya Dissa (born 18 September 1975 in Nioro du Sahel, Mali) is a retired Malian footballer who played as a forward.
Dissa made the step into senior football with Djoliba AC in 1996. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1996 and 2006. His most appearances came at A.O.K. Kerkyra (2002–2004), where he made 35 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 69 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Dissa represented Mali (1995–2001). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Libya on 23 April 2000 (World Cup Qualification).
Nioro du Sahel has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Saratou Traoré and Cheikne Sylla.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2006 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Mali, Saudi Arabia, Greece and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (13 in 69)
- Latest move
- Chamois Niortais F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sidny Lopes Cabral, Anice Badri and Ludovic Assemoassa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 1998–2001 |  Al-Shabab Football Club |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 |  Athinaikos F.C. |
24 | 7 | |
| 2002–2004 | A.O.K. Kerkyra |
35 | 6 | |
| 2004–2006 |  Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 69 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2001 | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Apr 2000 | Mali 3–1 Libya | 80 | 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 Yaya Dissa?
Yaya Dissa was born on 18 September 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Yaya Dissa born?
Yaya Dissa was born in Nioro du Sahel, Mali.
Which national team does Yaya Dissa play for?
Yaya Dissa played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Yaya Dissa played for?
Yaya Dissa's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, Al-Shabab Football Club, Athinaikos F.C., A.O.K. Kerkyra and Chamois Niortais F.C..
What position does Yaya Dissa play?
Yaya Dissa played as a forward.
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