Christopher Missilou

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Christopher Missilou
Personal information
Full name Christopher Gaël Missilou[1]
Date of birth (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 (age 29)
Place of birth Auxerre, France
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2000–2002 Bièvres AC
2002–2005 Ville d'Evry SPC
2005–2011 Auxerre
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Auxerre B 80 (6)
2011–2013 Auxerre 1 (0)
2014 Évry 11 (1)
2014–2015 Stade Brest 1 (0)
2014–2015 Brest B 24 (1)
2016–2017 Montceau Bourgogne 36 (7)
2017–2018 L'Entente SSG 6 (0)
2018 Le Puy Foot 15 (3)
2018–2020 Oldham Athletic 72 (4)
2020–2021 Northampton Town 15 (1)
2021 Swindon Town 11 (0)
2021 Newport County 4 (0)
National team
2010 France U18 3 (1)
2012– Congo 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:17, 18 September 2021 (UTC)

Christopher Gaël Missilou (born 18 July 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is a former France youth international and full Congo international. Missilou came through the youth ranks at Auxerre, before playing a single game in Ligue 1. He has had spells at Stade Brestois, Montceau Bourgogne, L'Etente SSG, Le Puy Foot, Oldham Athletic, Northampton Town, Swindon Town and Newport County.

Career[]

Oldham Athletic[]

On 13 July 2018, following a successful trial, Missilou signed a one-year contract with League Two side Oldham Athletic.[2] In his first season he was a first team regular and was impressive in the team's standout 2-1 win at Premier league Fulham, in the FA Cup.[3] Missilou scored a single league goal, in Paul Scholes' first match in charge of Oldham, a 4-1 victory against Yeovil Town[4]

At the end of the 2018/19 season a contract extension option was exercised[5]

Northampton Town[]

On 27 July 2020, Missilou joined League One club Northampton Town on a one-year deal.[6]

Swindon Town[]

On 1 February 2021, Missilou joined League One side Swindon Town on a permanent basis.[7] On 14 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Swindon at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[8]

Newport County[]

On 2 July 2021, Missilou joined League Two club Newport County on a one-year deal.[9] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2021 in the starting line-up for the 1-0 EFL Cup first round win against Ipswich Town.[10] On 13 December 2021, his Newport contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Oldham Athletic" (PDF). English Football League. p. 50. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ "SIGNING: Latics Sign Midfielder Missilou". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  3. ^ "Tactical analysis: Fulham 1 Oldham Athletic 2". The Coaches' Voice. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  4. ^ "Oldham Athletic 4-1 Yeovil Town: Paul Scholes wins first game as manager". 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  5. ^ "UPDATE: Retained List". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  6. ^ Casey, Jeremy (27 July 2020). "Boss Keith Curle delighted as 'good fit' Christopher Missilou signs for the Cobblers". Northampton Chronicle & Echo.
  7. ^ "Town bring in midfielder Missilou from Northampton". Swindon Town FC. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  8. ^ "2021 Retained and Released List".
  9. ^ "DONE DEAL Christopher Missilou joins Exiles on one-year deal". Newport County A.F.C. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  10. ^ Newport debut
  11. ^ "Club Statement: Christopher Missilou". Newport County AFC. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.

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