Djibril Cissé

French footballer and Ligue 1 star

Djibril Cissé - French footballer and Ligue 1 star
Born

August 12th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Played professional football primarily as a striker, with notable spells at Auxerre, Liverpool, and Marseille. Achieved significant success in both domestic and international competitions, including a memorable UEFA Champions League title with Liverpool in 2005. Played for the French national team, contributing to their campaigns in major tournaments.

Won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005

Scored over 100 goals in Ligue 1

Represented France in the 2002 and 2004 UEFA European Championships

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