Saliou Ciss

Saliou Ciss (born 15 September 1989) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a left-back and left midfielder for the Senegal national team.

Club career Ciss received his footballing education at the Diambars academy in Senegal.

Following his graduation, he joined Serigne Kara, a fellow graduate, at Tromsø prior to the 2010 season, signing a five-year contract. He made his Tippeligaen debut as a substitute against Brann on 5 May 2010.

In July 2017 he signed a three-year contract with Ligue 1 side Angers on a free transfer.

After six months on loan with Valenciennes in January to June 2018, he went there again on loan too in January 2019.

International career Ciss represented Senegal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. In May 2018, he was named in Senegal's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On 17 June however, he injured himself in training and was replaced in the squad by Adama Mbengue.

He was part of Senegal's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations; the Lions of Teranga went on to win the tournament for the first time in their history.

Ciss was appointed a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion by President of Senegal Macky Sall following the nation's victory at the tournament.

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Honours Senegal Africa Cup of Nations: 2021; runner-up: 2019

Individual Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2021

Orders Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion: 2022