40 Facts About Djibril Cisse

Djibril Cisse is a French former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Djibril Cisse started his career at AC Arles in 1989, at the age of eight.

Djibril Cisse had further spells in English football with Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers, and France with Olympique de Marseille and SC Bastia.

In 2015, Djibril Cisse made one appearance for Reunion based club JS Saint-Pierroise, before retiring from professional football.

Djibril Cisse represented the France national football team at the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups and was part of les Bleus' 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup winning squad.

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Djibril Cisse ended this season, his first as a regular in the first team, with eight goals from 25 games.

Djibril Cisse's form saw him make his debut for the France national team and earn a place in the team's squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Djibril Cisse scored six goals in six matches in Auxerre's successful Coupe de France campaign, including both goals in the semi-final defeat of Stade Rennais and the equalisier in the 2003 Coupe de France Final victory over PSG.

Djibril Cisse had only played 19 games for Liverpool when a freak accident occurred while playing against Blackburn Rovers on 30 October 2004.

However, in an unexpected return, Djibril Cisse was able to come on as a 75th-minute substitute in the second leg of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final tie with Juventus on 13 April 2005.

Djibril Cisse scored two goals as Liverpool won the 2005 UEFA Super Cup.

Djibril Cisse scored Liverpool's opening goal in the 2006 FA Cup Final with a sliding shot past West Ham United keeper Shaka Hislop.

The very same day, Djibril Cisse broke his leg during France's final warm up match against China on 7 June 2006.

Manchester City had their approach for Djibril Cisse rejected by Marseille boss, who said, "He is wanted, that is for sure, I myself have been approached by Manchester City, but I turned it down categorically".

On 20 August 2008, Djibril Cisse secured a loan switch to Premier League club Sunderland.

Djibril Cisse scored his first goal in Greece against Crete-based Ergotelis and soon he became the new leader of the team.

Djibril Cisse had stated that after making the double in Greece he would love to play again in the Champions League with Panathinaikos and looking for a successful season in Greece.

Djibril Cisse was the team captain of Panathinaikos and the most valuable player of the club.

Djibril Cisse was beaten by Olympiacos' fans and stated that he was going to appeal to the UEFA.

Djibril Cisse celebrated this goal by wearing a t-shirt of Panathinaikos supporters group Gate 13.

Djibril Cisse was transferred to Serie A club Lazio on 12 July 2011 for €5.

On 31 January 2012, Djibril Cisse signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

Djibril Cisse was Mark Hughes' fourth signing since taking over as manager.

Djibril Cisse was then given a straight red card in his second game for violent conduct, when he reacted to a late challenge by Wolverhampton Wanderers player Roger Johnson by grabbing Johnson by the throat.

Djibril Cisse went on to score his fifth goal in seven matches to win the match against Stoke City.

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Djibril Cisse made nine league appearances and scored one goal in the championship and four in the AFC Champions League.

In June 2015, Djibril Cisse signed for Saint-Pierroise of the Reunion Premier League on a month-long contract, starting in September of the same year.

On 20 October 2015, Djibril Cisse announced his retirement from football at the age of 34 due to injury.

On 4 July 2017, Djibril Cisse returned to football after signing with Swiss side Yverdon.

Djibril Cisse announced his intention to come out of retirement in May 2020.

Djibril Cisse wanted to score four more goal in Ligue 1 to reach the mark of 100.

Djibril Cisse played for the France under-19 team in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, where they reached the quarter-finals, with the player scoring six goals in five games.

Djibril Cisse made his international debut against Belgium at the age of 21, coming on as a 48th-minute substitute for David Trezeguet on 18 May 2002.

Djibril Cisse was part of the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup championship team.

In September 2021, Djibril Cisse took up a coaching position in the youth sector of former club Marseille.

Djibril Cisse's late father, Mangue, was a professional footballer and had captained his country, before his parents moved to France in 1974.

In 2005, after his move to Liverpool, Djibril Cisse purchased a manor house in the village of Frodsham, Cheshire, and in doing so became Lord of the Manor of Frodsham.

Djibril Cisse had a cameo role in a French action comedy film Taxi 4, featuring in a high-speed driving scene.

Djibril Cisse has his own clothing range and fragrance, branded "Mr Lenoir".

Djibril Cisse was removed from the investigation in January 2021.