Djibril Cissé
French footballer and Ligue 1 star
Born
August 12th, 1981
43 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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