Abdoulaye "AB" Cissoko (born 27 December 1999) is a French professional

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who currently plays for MLS side

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Career

Cissoko appeared for his local side Les Ulis, playing in the French

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, in both 2018 and 2019. In 2019, Cissoko moved to the United States to play with third-tier side San Diego 1904 in the NISA. Following his time with San Diego Zest, Cissoko moved to USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance on 6 September 2019. He was immediately loaned to NISA side San Diego 1904 ahead of their inaugural season. On 21 May 2021, Cissoko moved up to MLS side

, the parent club of Tacoma. On 19 June 2021, following the international break, Cissoko made his debut for the Sounders in an away win against the Western Conference rivals, Los Angeles Galaxy.

Personal life

Born in France, Cissoko is of Senegalese descent.

Career statistics

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References

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* 1999 births Living people People from Sèvres Footballers from Hauts-de-Seine French men's footballers French sportspeople of Senegalese descent Men's association football defenders Championnat National 3 players CO Les Ulis players Major League Soccer players USL Championship players National Independent Soccer Association players USL League Two players San Diego Zest players Tacoma Defiance players Seattle Sounders FC players French expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States French expatriate sportspeople in the United States MLS Next Pro players {{France-footy-defender-1990s-stub