Makhan Bristol-Cissoko Explained

Makhan Bristol-Cissoko
Fullname:Makhan Jean-Luc Bristol-Cissoko
Birth Date:26 June 2006
Currentclub:Foresters Mont Fleuri
Clubnumber:21
Position:Defender
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Foresters Mont Fleuri
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Seychelles
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Ntupdate:13:22, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Makhan Bristol-Cissoko (born 26 June 2006) is a Seychellois footballer who plays as a defender for Foresters Mont Fleuri and the Seychelles national team.

Club career

Bristol-Cissoko came up through the youth ranks at Foresters Mont Fleuri. In 2022, he was invited to a training camp in France.[1] By the 2023/2024 Seychelles Premier League season, he was part of the Foresters senior team setup. In February 2024, he scored against Côte d'Or to help secure the victory and the Foresters’ place at the top of the league table.[2] Following the match, he won the league's Player of the Round award for his performance.[3] [4] Following the campaign, Bristol-Cissoko was named the Young Player of the Season, finishing ahead of Lorenzo Hoareau, and as a member of the Team of the Season in the wing-back position.[5] [6]

In July 2024, Bristol-Cissoko went on trial with FK Radnički 1923 of the Serbian SuperLiga after being noticed by a scout while playing with the national team.[7] [8] On 23 July 2024, he appeared for the club in a friendly against FK Gruža.[9]

International career

In November 2022, Bristol-Cissoko was named to the Seychelles’ under-17 squad for 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualification.[10] He was a part of the Seychelles’ starting eleven in the tournament, including in the nation’s opening defeat to South Africa.[11]

In November 2023, Bristol-Cissoko was called up to the senior national team for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against the Ivory Coast and Kenya.[12] At 17, he was the youngest player in the squad.[13] He made his senior debut on 17 November 2023 in the first match against the Ivory Coast.[14]

International career statistics

[14]

Seychelles national team
YearAppsGoals
202320
202440
Total60

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reportaz Sport . Reportaz Sport . 12 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Duval . Roland . Foresters hold on to goal difference to remain on top . nation.sc . 12 June 2024.
  3. Web site: Seysoccer Player Of The Round 11: Voting Starts Tomorrow Morning . seysoccer.com . 12 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Intelvision Player Of The Round 18 – Nominees . seysoccer.com . 12 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Intelvision Young Player of the Season 2023/24 – Makhan Bristol-Cissoko . seysoccer.com . 12 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Intelvision Team Of The Season (WB) – Nominees . seysoccer.com . 12 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Football: Bristol-Cissoko looking to impress on European trial . Today in Seychelles . 30 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Cissoko on Trial in Serbia . Sey Soccer . 15 July 2024.
  9. Web site: Makhan Bristol-Cissoko of Foresters FC is playing a friendly match for FK Radnicki 1923 today. Good luck! . SeySoccer . 25 July 2024.
  10. Web site: Football: AUSC Region 5 Games Under-17 boys in search of African Cup qualification . nation.sc . 8 December 2022.
  11. Web site: Kanjere . Peter . South Africa Under 17 Amajimbos put 11 past Seychelles . Far Post . 15 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Seychelles announce 23-man squad for Ivory Coast and Kenya World Cup qualifiers . seysoccer.com . 12 June 2024.
  13. Web site: Youngest team for biggest match . nation.sc . 12 June 2024.
  14. Web site: NFT profile . National Football Teams . 12 June 2024.

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