Yves Bissouma
Malian-Ivorian association football player
Yves Bissouma: profile
Yves Bissouma (born 30 August 1996 in Bamako, Mali) is a Malian footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Ajax.
Bissouma made the step into senior football with Lille OSC in 2016. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2018–2022): 112 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 249 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Bissouma has represented Mali (2016–present), earning 50 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 25 January 2017 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Amadou Haidara.
Eligibility explained: Why does Yves Bissouma play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2016–present (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Netherlands
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (8 in 249)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 42% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AFC Ajax (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Radhi Jaïdi, Mehdi Mostefa and Alfa Semedo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018 |  Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 47 | 3 |
| 2018–2022 |  Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |
Premier League | 112 | 3 |
| 2022–2026 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 90 | 2 |
| 2026– | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 249 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016– |  Mali |
Senior | 50 | 5 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Jan 2017 | Uganda 1–1 Mali | 73 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Yves Bissouma?
Yves Bissouma was born on 30 August 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Yves Bissouma born?
Yves Bissouma was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Yves Bissouma play for?
Yves Bissouma plays international football for Mali. He has 50 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yves Bissouma played for?
Yves Bissouma's recorded clubs are Lille OSC, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and AFC Ajax.
What team does Yves Bissouma play for now?
According to the latest data, Yves Bissouma plays for AFC Ajax.
How tall is Yves Bissouma?
Yves Bissouma is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Yves Bissouma play?
Yves Bissouma plays as a midfielder.
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