Maxim Tissot

Maxim Tissot (born April 13, 1992) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as a left-back.

Club career

Early career Tissot began playing in the Ligue de soccer élite du Québec in 2004 with FC Outaouais. In his debut season in the regional amateur circuit, he was named the club's most improved player. Tissot would assist the club in securing their second divisional title. Their opponents in the opening round of the postseason were Portugal FC where they successfully defeated them in a two-game series. The club would reach the championship finals after defeating the Italia Shooters in the next round. Trois-Rivières would win the league championship after defeating the Serbian White Eagles in a penalty shootout. In his debut season in the CSL circuit, he appeared in 14 matches.

After the creation of the Montreal Impact Academy in 2010, he joined the senior academy team in the CSL's first division. Tissot returned for his second season with the academy in 2011. Throughout the 2011 campaign, he helped Montreal secure a playoff berth. Montreal would be eliminated from the playoff tournament in the first round by Capital City.

The 2012 season was his final run in the league. He would help Montreal secure another playoff berth by finishing second in the division. In the first round of the playoffs, they defeated Toronto FC's academy. Montreal would qualify for the championship finals after defeating the York Region Shooters. In the championship title match, the team was defeated by Toronto Croatia. After the conclusion of the season, he was named the league's top defender.

Montreal Impact

Tissot signed a professional contract with the Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer on February 26, 2013. He then scored his first ever professional goal of his career on September 23, 2013, against the Chicago Fire in which he found the net in the 87th minute to tie up the score in a 2–2 match. He also made his debut on the continental level where he participated in the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League.

In 2014, he helped the Impact defeat Toronto FC to win the 2014 Canadian Championship which secured a berth in the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League. Tissot would assist Montreal in reaching the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final where they were defeated by Club América. Throughout the tournament, he appeared in 7 matches.

Tissot would make an appearance in the USL Championship in 2016 with Montreal's reserve team. He would be waived by the Impact on June 28, 2016, to sign David Choinière to an MLS contract. Throughout his tenure with the senior Montreal team, he appeared in 44 league matches and recorded 5 goals. In December 2016, the Fury announced that Tissot would not return to the team as the club moved to USL in 2017.

D.C. United On February 24, 2017, Tissot signed with D.C. United. He had his first start for United against the New England Revolution on April 22, 2017. Tissot was released from the team on May 8, 2017.

San Francisco Deltas A day after being released by DC United, Tissot signed with San Francisco Deltas in the North American Soccer League. Tissot would win the 2017 Soccer Bowl with the Deltas in their inaugural season. The Deltas would cease operations three days after winning the Soccer Bowl, leaving Tissot to look for a new club.

Return to Ottawa On January 10, 2018, Tissot returned to USL side Ottawa Fury FC for the 2018 season. Tissot would miss the bulk of the 2018 season due to multiple knee injuries. After the 2018 season, the Fury would announce that Tissot would return to the Fury for the 2019 season. After two seasons with the Fury, the club would cease operations for the 2020 season, making Tissot a free agent.

Forge FC On July 22, 2020, Tissot signed with reigning Canadian Premier League champions Forge FC. He made his debut for The Hammers as a substitute on August 13 in the 2020 season opener against Cavalry FC.

Atlético Ottawa On January 26, 2022, Tissot returned to Ottawa, signing a one-year contract with an option for 2023 with Atlético Ottawa. At the end of the 2024 season, he announced his retirement.

International career Tissot received his first call-up to Canada on November 6, 2014, for a friendly against Panama. Before this, he had no experience with the Canada national team program at any level. He, however, did not make an appearance during the match. Tissot would make his debut on January 16, 2015, in a friendly against Iceland. He was selected to represent the national team in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Career statistics Club

International

Individual Canadian Soccer League Defender of the Year: 2012