Sidiki Cherif (born 15 December 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Angers. Born in Guinea, he represents France at youth international level.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 15 December 2006 | ||
Place of birth | Conakry, Guinea | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Angers | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2018 | AS Bayard-Saumur | ||
2018–2019 | Olympique Saumur | ||
2019–2023 | Angers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Angers | 7 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2022 | France U16 | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 January 2024 |
Club career
editBorn in Conakry, Cherif arrived in France at the age of 5.[1] He is a youth product of US Bayard Saumur, Olympique Saumur and Angers,[1] where he impressed with the under-19.[2][3]
In July 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Angers.[1][4]
Cherif made his professional debut with Angers in a 1–0 Ligue 2 away loss to Stade Lavallois on 9 January 2024.[5][6]
International career
editBorn in France, Cherif also has Guinean origins. At youth level, he was called to the France under-16 team during the 2021–22 season.[2][7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Un attaquant de 16 ans signe professionnel au SCO (officiel)". MadeinFoot.com (in French). Ouest-France. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Angers : le précoce Sidiki Chérif attire les regards". Foot Mercato (in French). 8 October 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Angers : le talent du jeune Cherif Sidiki ne passe pas inaperçu". Foot National (in French). 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Bonamy, Raphaël (27 July 2023). "Ligue 2 - Angers Sco. Sidiki Chérif signe son premier contrat professionnel". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Angers Sco. Propulsés en Ligue 2 à 16 ans, Courcoul et Sidiki entrent dans l'histoire du club ". maville (in French). Ouest-France. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Olivier Frapolli : " Quand j'amène ma fille à l'école, je vois des gamins avec le maillot de Laval "". So Foot (in French). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Equipe de France : la liste des convoqués pour le stage à Clairefontaine". Foot National (in French). 29 November 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "France U16 : la première liste de l'année 2022 de Vannuchi dévoilée !". Foot National (in French). 25 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
External links
edit- Sidiki Cherif at Soccerway