Laurent Kissiedou

Laurent Kissiedou (born 22 December 1998) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.

He has obtained a United States green card so he will count as a domestic player according to MLS rules.

Youth career While a member of Atlanta United Academy's U-18 team in 2016, Kissiedou scored 7 goals.

Club career

Charleston Battery

On 26 August 2017, Kissiedou made his debut for the Charleston Battery in a 1–3 loss to the Richmond Kickers.

In January 2026, Kissiedou returned to Charleston to sign a multi-year contract with the Battery ahead of the USL Championship season.

Atlanta United 2

On February 18, 2018, Kissiedou joined Atlanta United 2.

Memphis 901 FC

Kissiedou's breakout as a professional came during his time at Memphis 901 FC from 2021–2023, with his first two seasons in Memphis under Head Coach Ben Pirmann.

In his debut season for Memphis 901 FC, Kissiedou made 30 starts, logging four goals and five assists. During his three years at Memphis, Kissiedou recorded 16 goals, 14 assists, and 103 chances across 90 matches. He also reunites with former Memphis teammates Chris Allen , Jeremy Kelly, and Graham Smith in Charleston.

Kissiedou has appeared in the USL Championship Team of the Week several times, including Weeks 7, 24 and 28.

In Week 24 of the USL Championship season, Kissiedou was named the league's Player of the Week. He scored 2 goals to help Memphis 901 FC in a 3–0 win over FC Tulsa.

On January 10, 2022, Kissiedou re-signed with Memphis 901 FC for the 2022 season. He left Memphis following the 2023 season.

Detroit City

In August 2024, Kissiedou returned to the United States, joining USL Championship club Detroit City on loan from FK Pardubice for the remainder of the 2024 season.