Makhan Bristol-Cissoko (born 26 June 2006) is a Seychellois footballer who plays as a defender for Foresters Mont Fleuri and the Seychelles national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Makhan Jean-Luc Bristol-Cissoko | ||
| Date of birth | 26 June 2006 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Foresters Mont Fleuri | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Foresters Mont Fleuri | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Seychelles | 6 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:22, 8 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBristol-Cissoko came up through the youth ranks at Foresters Mont Fleuri. In 2022, he was invited to a training camp in France.[1] By the 2023/2024 Seychelles Premier League season, he was part of the Foresters senior team setup. In February 2024, he scored against Côte d'Or to help secure the victory and the Foresters’ place at the top of the league table.[2] Following the match, he won the league's Player of the Round award for his performance.[3][4] Following the campaign, Bristol-Cissoko was named the Young Player of the Season, finishing ahead of Lorenzo Hoareau, and as a member of the Team of the Season in the wing-back position.[5][6]
In July 2024, Bristol-Cissoko went on trial with FK Radnički 1923 of the Serbian SuperLiga after being noticed by a scout while playing with the national team.[7][8] On 23 July 2024, he appeared for the club in a friendly against FK Gruža.[9]
International career
editIn November 2022, Bristol-Cissoko was named to the Seychelles’ under-17 squad for 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualification.[10] He was a part of the Seychelles’ starting eleven in the tournament, including in the nation’s opening defeat to South Africa.[11]
In November 2023, Bristol-Cissoko was called up to the senior national team for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against the Ivory Coast and Kenya.[12] At 17, he was the youngest player in the squad.[13] He made his senior debut on 17 November 2023 in the first match against the Ivory Coast.[14]
International career statistics
edit- As of match played 1 July 2024[14]
| Seychelles national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
References
edit- ^ "Reportaz Sport". Reportaz Sport. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Duval, Roland. "Foresters hold on to goal difference to remain on top". nation.sc. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Seysoccer Player Of The Round 11: Voting Starts Tomorrow Morning". seysoccer.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Intelvision Player Of The Round 18 – Nominees". seysoccer.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Intelvision Young Player of the Season 2023/24 – Makhan Bristol-Cissoko". seysoccer.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Intelvision Team Of The Season (WB) – Nominees". seysoccer.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Football: Bristol-Cissoko looking to impress on European trial". Today in Seychelles. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Cissoko on Trial in Serbia". Sey Soccer. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Makhan Bristol-Cissoko of Foresters FC is playing a friendly match for FK Radnicki 1923 today. Good luck!". SeySoccer. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Football: AUSC Region 5 Games Under-17 boys in search of African Cup qualification". nation.sc. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Kanjere, Peter. "South Africa Under 17 Amajimbos put 11 past Seychelles". Far Post. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Seychelles announce 23-man squad for Ivory Coast and Kenya World Cup qualifiers". seysoccer.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Youngest team for biggest match". nation.sc. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
External links
edit- Makhan Bristol-Cissoko at National-Football-Teams.com
- Makhan Bristol-Cissoko at Global Sports Archive
- Makhan Bristol-Cissoko at Soccerway