Moussa Sissoko

• Full name: Moussa Sissoko
• Date of birth: 16 August 1989
• Place of birth: Le Blanc-Mesnil, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Central midfielder / box-to-box midfielder (also deployed as right midfielder or defensive midfielder)
• Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (highlights)

• FC Nantes (Youth & early senior career) — Developed at Nantes, made his professional debut and impressed as a dynamic midfielder.
• Toulouse FC (2007–2013) — Broke through as a regular first-team player, earning a reputation for athleticism and work rate.
• Newcastle United (2013–2016) — Moved to the Premier League, showcasing physical power and box-to-box qualities.
• Tottenham Hotspur (2016–2021) — Signed in July 2016; featured in Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Known at Spurs for engine, carrying the ball forward, strong tackling and stamina. Played in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final with Tottenham.
• Watford (2021–2022) — Short spell following departure from Spurs.
• Haut-de-France / Other clubs — Continued career in subsequent seasons (club affiliations changed after 2022). Exact later-club details vary by season.

International career

• Represented France at youth and senior levels.
• Made senior France debut in 2009 and was part of squads for major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2016 (runners-up) and the 2014 FIFA World Cup selection pool in his international career era. Accumulated multiple caps across his international tenure.

Playing style and strengths

• Powerful, athletic central midfielder with excellent stamina and pace.
• Good at carrying the ball from deep into attack, breaking lines, and providing both defensive cover and forward thrust.
• Strong in duels and tackling; contributes with long-range drives and occasional assists.

Notable achievements

• Regular starter for top-flight clubs in France and England.
• Played in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final with Tottenham Hotspur.
• Part of France's Euro 2016 squad that finished as runners-up.

Quick facts

• Wore squad number 17 at Tottenham Hotspur for much of his time at the club.
• Often praised by managers for professionalism, versatility and consistency in midfield roles.