Christopher Missilou Explained

Christopher Missilou
Fullname:Christopher Gaël Missilou[1]
Birth Date:18 July 1992
Birth Place:Auxerre, France
Height:1.80 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2000–2002
Youthclubs1:Bièvres AC
Youthyears2:2002–2005
Youthclubs2:Ville d'Evry SPC
Youthyears3:2005–2011
Youthclubs3:Auxerre
Years1:2010–2013
Clubs1:Auxerre B
Caps1:80
Goals1:6
Years2:2011–2013
Clubs2:Auxerre
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Évry
Caps3:11
Goals3:1
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Stade Brest
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2014–2015
Clubs5:Brest B
Caps5:24
Goals5:1
Years6:2016–2017
Clubs6:Montceau Bourgogne
Caps6:36
Goals6:7
Years7:2017–2018
Clubs7:L'Entente SSG
Caps7:6
Goals7:0
Years8:2018
Clubs8:Le Puy Foot
Caps8:15
Goals8:3
Years9:2018–2020
Clubs9:Oldham Athletic
Caps9:72
Goals9:4
Years10:2020–2021
Clubs10:Northampton Town
Caps10:15
Goals10:1
Years11:2021
Clubs11:Swindon Town
Caps11:11
Goals11:0
Years12:2021
Clubs12:Newport County
Caps12:4
Goals12:0
Years13:2022
Clubs13:Oldham Athletic
Caps13:20
Goals13:2
Years14:2022–2023
Clubs14:Hartlepool United
Caps14:4
Goals14:1
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:France U18
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2012–
Nationalteam2:Congo
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:1
Pcupdate:18:05, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Christopher Gaël Missilou (born 18 July 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

He is a former France youth international and full Congo international. Missilou came through the youth ranks at Auxerre, before playing a single game in Ligue 1. He has had spells at Stade Brestois, Montceau Bourgogne, L'Etente SSG, Le Puy Foot, Oldham Athletic, Northampton Town, Swindon Town and Newport County. He most recently played for Hartlepool United.

Career

Oldham Athletic

On 13 July 2018, following a successful trial, Missilou signed a one-year contract with League Two side Oldham Athletic.[2] In his first season he was a first team regular and was impressive in the team's standout 2–1 win at Premier league Fulham, in the FA Cup.[3] Missilou scored a single league goal, in Paul Scholes' first match in charge of Oldham, a 4–1 victory against Yeovil Town[4]

At the end of the 2018–19 season, a contract extension option was exercised.[5]

Northampton Town

On 27 July 2020, Missilou joined League One club Northampton Town on a one-year deal.[6]

Swindon Town

On 1 February 2021, Missilou joined League One side Swindon Town on a permanent basis.[7] On 14 May 2021, it was announced that he would leave Swindon at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[8]

Newport County

On 2 July 2021, Missilou joined League Two club Newport County on a one-year deal.[9] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2021 in the starting line-up for the 1–0 EFL Cup first round win against Ipswich Town.[10] On 13 December 2021, his Newport contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[11]

Return to Oldham Athletic

Missilou rejoined Oldham on 15 January 2022 for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[12] Missilou was released following relegation at the end of the season.[13]

Hartlepool United

On 18 November 2022, Missilou joined League Two side Hartlepool United on a short term deal, re-joining former boss Keith Curle.[14] Missilou scored on his Hartlepool debut, a late consolation in a defeat to Barrow.[15] On 20 January 2023, manager Keith Curle confirmed that Missilou's short term deal had ended.[16]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oldham Athletic2018–19[17] League Two421301040501
2019–20[18] League Two303201010343
Total724502050844
Northampton Town2020–21[19] League One151102020201
Swindon Town2020–21[20] League One110000000110
Newport County2021–22[21] League Two4000202080
Oldham Athletic2021–22[22] League Two202000000202
Hartlepool United2022–23[23] League Two4110000051
Total12687060901488

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Oldham Athletic . English Football League . 50 . 24 October 2019.
  2. Web site: SIGNING: Latics Sign Midfielder Missilou. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. en-gb. 2019-07-23.
  3. Web site: Tactical analysis: Fulham 1 Oldham Athletic 2. 2019-01-08. The Coaches' Voice. en-US. 2019-07-23.
  4. News: Oldham Athletic 4–1 Yeovil Town: Paul Scholes wins first game as manager. 2019-02-12. 2019-07-23. en-GB.
  5. Web site: UPDATE: Retained List. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. en-gb. 2019-07-23.
  6. Web site: Boss Keith Curle delighted as 'good fit' Christopher Missilou signs for the Cobblers . Casey . Jeremy . Northampton Chronicle & Echo . 27 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Town bring in midfielder Missilou from Northampton . Swindon Town FC . 1 February 2021 . 2 February 2021.
  8. Web site: 2021 Retained and Released List.
  9. Web site: DONE DEAL Christopher Missilou joins Exiles on one-year deal. Newport County A.F.C.. 2 July 2021. 2 July 2021.
  10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58065887 Newport debut
  11. Web site: Club Statement: Christopher Missilou . Newport County AFC . 13 December 2021 . 14 December 2021.
  12. https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2022/january/12012022-missilou-returns-to-latics/ Missilou rejoins Oldham
  13. Web site: 2022 Retained & Released List. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 23 May 2022.
  14. News: Pools sign Christopher Missilou . Hartlepool United FC . 18 November 2022 . 19 November 2022.
  15. News: Barrow 3-1 Hartlepool United . BBC Sport . 19 November 2022 . 19 November 2022.
  16. News: Ex-Northampton Town midfielder departs Hartlepool United . Joe Ramage . Hartlepool Mail . 20 January 2023 . 20 January 2023.
  17. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2018/19 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.
  18. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2018/19 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.
  19. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2020/21 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.
  20. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2020/21 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.
  21. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2021/22 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.
  22. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2021/22 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.
  23. News: Games played by Christopher Missilou 2022/23 . Soccerbase . 19 November 2022.