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My Take
Cisse is one of those forwards I always found more compelling than his goal tally alone suggests. Coming up through Arles and Auxerre, he had a striker's ruthlessness, but what stays with me is his resilience: shattering injuries that would end most careers, and then coming back swinging every time. He also turned self-presentation into an art form, reinventing his look like some flamboyant aristocrat. I admire athletes who refuse to be flattened by setbacks, and his move into coaching makes me curious whether that same defiant spirit translates to the touchline.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Djibril Cissé
- Name (Japanese)
- ジブリル・シセ
- Reading
- じぶりる・しせ
- Born
- August 12, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Djibril Cissé born?
Born August 12, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Djibril Cissé from?
Djibril Cissé is from Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
What does Djibril Cissé do?
Djibril Cissé works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Djibril Cissé?
Djibril Cissé is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.