Quick Facts
Biography
Abdoulwhaid 'Abdoul' Sissoko (born 20 March 1990) is a Malian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kuwaiti side Al Kuwait SC. He got a callup to the Mali national football team, but did not come off the bench.
Club career
Born in Troyes, Sissoko began his career with hometown's Troyes AC. He made his professional debut on 15 August 2008, against Stade Brestois 29 for the Ligue 2 championship. Sissoko featured sparingly in his first two campaigns, but was a starter in his third, appearing in 26 matches as his side narrowly avoided relegation.
On 1 July 2011, Sissoko signed a five-year deal for Udinese. On 19 January of the following year he was loaned to Brest, after only appearing in a Coppa Italia match against Chievo Verona earlier in the month.
On 5 July 2012, Sissoko's loan was renewed. On 3 September of the following year he moved to Hércules CF also in a temporary deal.
Sissoko scored his first professional goal on 9 November 2013, netting the winner of a 2–1 home success against UD Las Palmas. He featured in 29 matches and scored three goals, as the Valencian side were relegated.
On 17 July 2014 Sissoko joined La Liga side Granada CF in a season-long loan. He made his debut in the competition on 23 August, starting in a 2–1 home win against Deportivo de La Coruña.
On 4 September 2015 free agent Sissoko signed a one-year deal with RCD Mallorca in Segunda División.
On 10 May 2018, Sissoko helped Akhisar Belediyespor win their first professional trophy, the 2017–18 Turkish Cup and scored a goal in the final.
Personal life
Sissoko's older brother, Mohamed, is also a footballer.
Honours
- Akhisarspor
- Turkish Cup (1): 2017-18
