Alphadjo Cissè
- Height
- 181 cm
- Shirt
- 70
- Age
- 20
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Italy
- Market value
- €6.6m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2030
Europa League · 2026–2027
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 25 Oct |
@  Udinese |
W 2–0 | 5 | · | · | — |
 22 Oct |
@  AFC Bournemouth |
L 0–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 15 Oct |
@  Salzburg |
W 4–0 | 60 | 3 | · | ★ |
| 11 Oct |
@  Sassuolo |
D 1–1 | 12 | · | · | |
 05 Oct |
vs  Poland U21 |
W 6–2 | 90 | · | · | — |
| 16 Sep |
vs  Benfica |
L 0–2 | 57 | · | · |
Player profile
The radar needs 180+ minutes in Europa League (117 so far).
Market value€6.6m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2.31 |
| xG | 1.92 | 1.48 |
| xGOT | 3.24 | 2.49 |
| xG excl. penalty | 1.92 | 1.48 |
| Shots | 6 | 4.62 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3.85 |
| Headed shots | 1 | 0.77 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 |
| xA | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Accurate passes | 42 | 32.3 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.3% | — |
| Accurate long balls | 1 | 0.77 |
| Long ball accuracy | 100.0% | — |
| Line-breaking passes | 6 | 4.62 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Dribbles | 1 | 0.77 |
| Dribbles success rate | 50.0% | — |
| Duels won | 5 | 3.85 |
| Duels won % | 50.0% | — |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.77 |
| Aerials won % | 100.0% | — |
| Touches | 66 | 50.8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 7.69 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.54 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.54 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 1 | 0.77 |
| Tackles | 1 | 0.77 |
| Fouls committed | 3 | 2.31 |
| Recoveries | 3 | 2.31 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 2 | 1.54 |
| xG against while on pitch | 0.68 | 0.53 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 |
Percentiles appear after 180 minutes in a competition.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct |
@ Udinese |
W 2–0 | 5 | · | · | — |
| 22 Oct |
@ AFC Bournemouth |
L 0–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 18 Oct |
vs  Atalanta |
W 3–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 15 Oct |
@ Salzburg |
W 4–0 | 60 | 3 | · | ★ |
| 11 Oct |
@ Sassuolo |
D 1–1 | 12 | · | · | |
| 05 Oct |
vs Poland U21 |
W 6–2 | 90 | · | · | — |
| 01 Oct |
@  Armenia U21 |
W 1–0 | Bench | 1 | · | — |
| 20 Sep |
vs  Lecce |
W 3–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 16 Sep |
vs Benfica |
L 0–2 | 57 | · | · | |
| 12 Sep |
@  Lazio |
D 2–2 | 77 | · | · | |
| 06 Sep |
@  Juventus |
D 1–1 | 29 | 1 | · | |
| 28 Aug |
vs  Venezia |
W 2–0 | 59 | · | · | |
| 23 Aug |
@  Torino |
W 2–1 | 66 | 1 | · | |
 15 Aug |
@  Manchester United |
W 4–2 | 60 | 1 | · | |
| 08 Aug |
@  Chelsea |
L 0–3 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 05 Aug |
vs  Inter |
D 1–1 | 45 | · | · | |
| 25 Jul |
@  Celtic |
D 2–2 | 14 | · | · | |
 07 Feb |
vs  Reggiana |
W 2–0 | 18 | · | · | |
| 25 Jan |
vs  Sampdoria |
D 0–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 17 Jan |
@ Venezia |
L 1–3 | 77 | · | · | |
| 10 Jan |
@  Frosinone |
L 0–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 27 Dec |
vs  Cesena |
W 2–0 | 77 | · | · | |
| 19 Dec |
@  Bari |
W 2–1 | 71 | · | · | |
| 13 Dec |
vs  Avellino |
W 1–0 | 69 | 1 | · | |
| 08 Dec |
@  Modena |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 29 Nov |
vs  Virtus Entella |
W 3–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 21 Nov |
vs  Pescara |
D 3–3 | 71 | · | 1 | |
| 18 Nov |
@  Montenegro U21 |
W 4–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 14 Nov |
@ Poland U21 |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 08 Nov |
@  Empoli |
L 0–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 02 Nov |
vs Venezia |
W 2–1 | 75 | · | · | |
| 29 Oct |
@  Mantova |
W 3–1 | 90 | 1 | · | ★ |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Milan | 9 | 5 | 0 | |
| Serie A | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Europa League | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Catanzaro | 22 | 6 | 1 | |
| Serie B | 22 | 6 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Hellas Verona | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Serie A | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Hellas Verona | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Milan Sweat on Loftus-Cheek as Injury Crisis Deepens After Udine Win
Ruben Loftus-Cheek picked up an injury during AC Milan's 2-0 win at Udinese, adding to a mounting absentee list that already included Adrien Rabiot, Diego Moreira and Mario Gila, while Udinese sank to a sixth successive Serie A defeat.
Pulisic and Hutchinson Fire Milan Past Spiralling Udinese
Christian Pulisic struck inside six minutes and Omari Hutchinson scored his first goal for AC Milan as the Rossoneri won 2-0 at Udinese, condemning the Friulani to a sixth consecutive Serie A defeat.
Ramos back in Milan training as Amorim weighs false-nine options for Udinese
Gonçalo Ramos returned to full training with AC Milan on Friday after missing the Europa League defeat to Bournemouth with a minor calf injury, but his starting spot against Udinese remains uncertain as Ruben Amorim considers Christian Pulisic or Alphadjo Cisse in a false-nine role.
Amorim urges patience with Milan teenager Cisse ahead of Bournemouth clash
Milan coach Ruben Amorim has asked the media not to pressure teenage forward Alphadjo Cisse, who scored a Europa League hat-trick against Salzburg, saying the 19-year-old is only at 50% of his potential ahead of the trip to Bournemouth.
Amorim says he still loves Manchester United but is focused on Milan
Ruben Amorim says his affection for Manchester United remains unchanged, but his attention is on Milan ahead of their Europa League trip to Bournemouth. He said Goncalo Ramos’s injury is not serious, while Samuel Chukwueze will be assessed, and urged patience with teenage hat-trick scorer Alphadjo Cisse.
Milan edge Atalanta 3-2 as Rabiot inspires and hosts survive late scare
AC Milan led 3-0 against Atalanta at San Siro thanks to a Goncalo Ramos penalty and a brace of involvements from Adrien Rabiot, but switched off in the final half hour to allow Gianluca Gaetano and Nikola Krstovic to halve the deficit. Rabiot was central to all three Milan goals before the hosts held on for a dramatic 3-2 Serie A win.
Amorim says Milan 'played better games' than Salzburg rout as tactics stay under wraps ahead of Atalanta clash
Ruben Amorim says Milan have played better games than their 4-0 Europa League win over RB Salzburg, and refuses to reveal his tactics ahead of the Serie A clash with Atalanta at San Siro. Teenage striker Alphadjo Cisse, who scored a hat-trick in Austria, is benched amid heavy squad rotation.
Milan Open Talks to Tie Adrien Rabiot Down Until 2030
AC Milan have opened talks over a new contract for Adrien Rabiot that would keep the France midfielder at San Siro until 2030, with the club ready to hand him a pay rise. The 31-year-old has three goals and three assists in eight games this season and pulled the strings in Milan's 4-0 Europa League rout at RB Salzburg.
Milan Open Contract Talks to Tie Down Alpha Cisse After Historic Salzburg Hat-Trick
Milan are working on a new deal for teenage attacker Alphadjo Cisse after his historic Europa League hat-trick at RB Salzburg, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting an agreement could be reached before the end of 2026. Cisse, currently on €800k a season with a contract running to summer 2030, has effectively replaced Rafael Leao at the Rossoneri, and a first round of meetings with his entourage is scheduled for next week.
Cissé writes history: 19-year-old's hat-trick rips Strasbourg apart in Milan's 4-0 rout
Alphadjo Cissé became the youngest Italian to score a hat-trick in a European competition at 19 years and 358 days as AC Milan beat Strasbourg 4-0, with Gonçalo Ramos also on target and Roberto Mancini watching closely.
Paris Brunner fires Monaco to victory as Ajax’s German trio fall short
Paris Brunner scored and assisted in Monaco’s 2-1 Conference League win over CSKA Sofia, extending his early-season scoring run. Ajax lost 2-1 to Hajduk Split despite 90-minute appearances from Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Thilo Kehrer and Julian Brandt, while Lyon and AC Milan also recorded notable European wins.
Cissè's Historic Hat-Trick Fires Milan to 4-0 Win at Salzburg as Leverkusen Run Riot
Italian teenager Alphadjo Cissè scored a hat-trick as Milan cruised to a 4-0 Europa League victory at Red Bull Salzburg, with Gonçalo Ramos adding a fourth before Filippo Terracciano's late red card. Bayer Leverkusen stayed top of the standings after a 4-0 win at Lech Poznan built on two Patrik Schick penalties, while Real Sociedad drew 1-1 at Union Saint-Gilloise.
Milan hammer RB Salzburg 4-0 as 19-year-old Cisse scores historic Europa League hat-trick
Milan bounce back from a home defeat to Benfica with a commanding 4-0 Europa League win at RB Salzburg, powered by a career-first hat-trick from 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse and a late strike from Goncalo Ramos.
Sky tip Camarda and Tomori to start as Milan face Salzburg in Europa League
Sky Sport Italia report Francesco Camarda and Fikayo Tomori are expected to return to AC Milan's starting XI for Thursday's Europa League Round 2 clash at RB Salzburg, with Gonçalo Ramos likely to drop to the bench after a slow start to the season.
Pulisic no longer focal point for US or Milan as younger talent rises
Christian Pulisic is being used less centrally for both AC Milan and the USMNT after injury-hit start to 2026-27. The Guardian analysis notes his reduced role at Sassuolo, the emergence of Alpha Cissè at Milan and a new generation of US attackers under Mauricio Pochettino, and argues a lower-pressure auxiliary role could suit the 28-year-old veteran.
The Athletic's Serie A page spotlights daily soccer Connections puzzle and Panini card listings
The Athletic's Serie A landing page features a new daily interactive soccer word puzzle, 'Connections: Soccer Edition,' alongside a marketplace surfacing collector trading cards for Serie A figures including Michel Platini, Alphadjo Cisse and Marcelo Salas.