Idjessi Metsoko

Idjessi Yethro Metsoko (born 14 March 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish club Dundee United, on loan from Viktoria Plzeň. Born in France, he plays for the Togo national team.

Club career A youth product of Auxerre, Metsoko joined Czech side MFK Vyškov in July 2023, signing a professional contract. He netted 9 goals in 16 appearances in the Czech National Football League (2nd tier).

Viktoria Plzeň He signed professional contract (until July 2027) with FC Viktoria Plzeň on 23 February 2024. Coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute against Slovan Liberec, the 22-year-old center forward scored his first goal for his new team ten minutes later with a right-footed strike, however his goal didn't prevent Plzeň from avoiding a 3–1 defeat.

Slovan Bratislava (loan) On 26 August 2024, Slovan Bratislava announced a signing Metsoko on one-year loan with option to buy, from Czech side FC Viktoria Plzeň. On 21 January 2025, Metsoko scored a goal in a 3–1 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Loan to Spartak Trnava

2025–2026 season On 3 June 2025, it was announced that Metsoko would joining Spartak Trnava on a one-year loan deal with option to buy. Once Michal Ščasný had been appointed as manager of Spartak, he made it clear that Metsoko wouldn’t be playing for him. It was rumored that he would have his loan cut short and be returned to Plzeň but after the speculations, Metsoko stayed in Trnava. After the sacking of Ščasný, Spartak would play against KFC Komárno. Metsoko would come off the bench in the 82nd minute and score in the 93rd minute to increase the score to 2–0 in his club’s favor. After celebrating his goal, Metsoko would go and thank Spartak’s interim manager Martin Škrtel for giving him a chance. He would score again in a 3–1 league win against FK Železiarne Podbrezová, scoring in the 94th minute to secure a win. Metsoko made his first start for Spartak in the final match of the year against MFK Skalica. Starting on the wing instead of Timotej Kudlička due to him receiving 5 yellow cards, Metsoko would score in the 45th minute of the game to increase the score to 2–0.

Loan to Dundee United On 6 July 2026, Metsoko joined Dundee United on a one-year loan deal with option to buy.

International career After being selected by the hopes of Togo national team, Metsoko admitted during an interview that his dream has always been to represent his native country. Following good performances for Spartak Trnava, Metsoko would be selected to be a part of the Togo national football team ahead of a friendly against Guinea. He made his international debut in a 2–2 draw against Guinea, scoring a penalty in the 83rd minute to put his team up 2–0.

Style of play Metsoko plays as a forward. He is known for his strength.

Career statistics

International goals No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition11 27 March 2026 Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco 2–0 2–2 Friendly