Abdoulaye "AB" Cissoko (born 27 December 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship club FC Tulsa.
Career Cissoko appeared for his local side Les Ulis, playing in the French Championnat National 3, in both 2018 and 2019. In 2019, Cissoko moved to the United States to play with third-tier side San Diego 1904 in the NISA.
Following his time with San Diego Zest, Cissoko moved to USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance on 6 September 2019. He was immediately loaned to NISA side San Diego 1904 ahead of their inaugural season.
On 21 May 2021, Cissoko moved up to MLS side Seattle Sounders FC, the parent club of Tacoma. On 19 June 2021, following the international break, Cissoko made his debut for the Sounders in an away win against the Western Conference rivals, Los Angeles Galaxy.
Following his release from Seattle at the end of the 2023 season, Cissoko joined USL Championship side Memphis 901 on 2 February 2024, signing a multi-year deal. In his 2024 season, he led the team in blocks (20) and percentage aerial duels won (61 of 98) in 30 appearances.
After the dissolution of Memphis 901, Cissoko was signed by Championship club FC Tulsa in 2025.
Personal life Born in France, Cissoko is of Senegalese descent.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLes Ulis2017–18National 31000—102018–19National 31000—10Total20000020San Diego Zest2019USL League Two11000—110Tacoma Defiance2019USL121——1212020USL31——31Total1520000152San Diego 1904 (loan)2019NISA20——20Seattle Sounders FC2021MLS5000—50Career total3520000352
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