Alphadjo Cissè (born 22 October 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Hellas Verona.

Alphadjo Cissè
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-10-22) 22 October 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Treviso, Italy
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Hellas Verona
Number 80
Youth career
0000–2020 Giorgione
2020–2024 Hellas Verona
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Hellas Verona 2 (0)
International career
2022 Italy U16 4 (0)
2023– Italy U18 1 (0)
2023– Italy U19 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 September 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 September 2024

Early life

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As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Verona. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[1]

Club career

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He started his career with Italian Serie A side Verona. He debuted for the club during a 3–1 win over Ascoli. He made his Serie A debut in a 2-2 draw against Inter, on 26 May 2024.

International career

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He has represented Italy internationally at youth level. He is eligible to represent Guinea internationally through his parents.[2]

Style of play

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He mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker. He mainly operated as a midfielder earlier in his career.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Da San Liberale alla serie A, la favola di Alphadjo Cisse". ilgazzettino.it.
  2. ^ "Chi è il nuovo astro nascente scaligero Alphadjo Cissè?". notiziecalciomercato.eu.
  3. ^ "Alpha l'acrobata, la nuova stellina del Verona". gazzetta.it.