Laurent Kissiedou Explained

Laurent Kissiedou
Birth Date:22 December 1998
Birth Place:Divo, Ivory Coast[1]
Height:1.730NaN0
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Detroit City
(on loan from Pardubice)
Clubnumber: 70
Youthyears1:2016–2017
Youthclubs1:Atlanta United
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Charleston Battery
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Atlanta United 2
Caps2:46
Goals2:4
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Memphis 901
Caps3:95
Goals3:21
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Pardubice
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Detroit City (loan)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Pcupdate:20 June 2024

Laurent Kissiedou (born 22 December 1998) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Detroit City on loan from Pardubice in the Czech First League.

Youth career

While a member of Atlanta United Academy's U-18 team in 2016, Kissiedou scored 7 goals.[2]

Club career

On 26 August 2017, Kissiedou made his debut for the Charleston Battery in a 1–3 loss to the Richmond Kickers.[3]

On 18 February 2018, Kissiedou joined Atlanta United 2.[4]

On 26 April 2021, Kissiedou joined USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC ahead of the 2021 season.[5] In his debut season for Memphis 901 FC, Kissiedou made 30 starts, logging four goals and five assists.[6]

In Week 24 of the USL Championship season, Kissiedou was named the league's Player of the Week. He scored 2 goals to help Memphis 901 FC in a 3-0 win over FC Tulsa. [7]

Kissiedou has appeared in the USL Championship Team of the Week several times, including Weeks 7, 24 and 28. [8] [9]

On January 10, 2022, Kissiedou re-signed with Memphis 901 FC for the 2022 season.[10] He left Memphis following the 2023 season.[11]

In August 2024, Kissiedou returned to the United States, joining USL Championship club Detroit City on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Laurent Kissiedou | Atlanta United FC .
  2. Web site: Memphis Re-Signs Midfield Catalyst Laurent Kissiedou. uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 10 January 2022. 7 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Richmond Kickers vs Charleston Battery. uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. 26 August 2017. 18 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Atlanta United 2 signs three players. atlutd.com. MLS. 18 February 2018. 18 March 2018.
  5. Web site: YOUNG, EXPERIENCED ATTACKING MIDFIELDER, LAURENT KISSIEDOU, SIGNS WITH MEMPHIS 901 FC. memphis901fc.com. Memphis 901 FC. 26 April 2021. 26 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Laurent Kissiedou. uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 7 February 2022. 7 February 2022.
  7. Web site: USL Championship Player of the Week - Laurent Kissiedou. oursportscentral. Our Sports Central. 5 October 2021. 7 February 2022.
  8. Web site: USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 7. uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 8 June 2021. 7 February 2022.
  9. Web site: USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 28. uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 2 November 2021. 7 February 2022.
  10. Web site: Memphis Re-Signs Midfield Catalyst Laurent Kissiedou. uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 10 January 2022. 7 February 2022.
  11. Web site: Memphis 901 FC Announces Initial Roster Moves Following 2023 Season.
  12. Web site: Maki. Jarrett. Detroit City FC Signs Midfielder Laurent Kissiedou on Loan from FK Pardubice. Detroit City FC. 20 August 2024. 20 August 2024.