Aliou Cissé

Early Life and Career

Aliou Cissé's early life and career milestones that shaped his path to becoming a professional football coach and former player.

Birth

24 March 1976

Aliou Cissé was born in Ziguinchor, Senegal.

Move to Paris

Age 9

Cissé moved to Paris, where he grew up with dreams of playing for Paris Saint-Germain.

Start of Professional Career

Early 1990s

Cissé began his professional football career with Lille before moving to Sedan and then Paris Saint-Germain.