Biography
Who is Moussa Sissoko?
Early life and youth development
Moussa Sissoko was born on August 16, 1989, in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. He grew up in the Seine-Saint-Denis department as the eldest of four children. His father worked in construction and his mother was a housewife. He became interested in football early in life and believed the sport could improve his future.
At age six, he joined the youth academy at Espérance Aulnay. He trained under Adama Dieye, who he considers an important mentor. In 1999, he moved to Saint-Ouen to play for Red Star for two years. He returned to Aulnay in 2001 for another two years to continue his development before seeking a professional opportunity.
Career at Toulouse
In July 2003, Moussa signed with the professional club Toulouse. He joined their under-14 team and spent three years developing in their academy alongside future teammates like Cheikh M'Bengue. Before the 2006-07 season, he was called up to the reserve team in the Championnat de France amateur. He played 18 matches there.
Midway through that season, he signed his first professional contract. In the following summer, he was promoted to the senior team. He made his professional debut in August 2007 against Valenciennes. Shortly after, he started in a match against Lyon. He scored his first professional goal in September 2007 against Auxerre. He established himself as a regular starter in the defensive midfielder role.
Professional career in England and France
In January 2013, Newcastle United signed him on a six-and-a-half-year contract. He later joined Tottenham Hotspur after Newcastle was relegated from the top flight. While at Tottenham, he participated in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. He left the club in 2021 to play one season for Watford. In 2022, he joined the French club Nantes.
Moussa Sissoko has also been an active member of the French national team. He played at various youth levels before making his senior international debut in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against the Faroe Islands. Four days later, he made his first start against Austria. He was part of the France squad that reached the final of UEFA Euro 2016. He was also selected for the team at UEFA Euro 2020. Throughout his career, he has played as a midfielder, defensive midfielder, and at times on the wing or as a right-back.
Birthday and age
Moussa Sissoko was born on August 16, 1989, which makes Moussa 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Moussa shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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