Ibrahim Cissoko
Ibrahim Cissoko is a Guinean-Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left winger for English club Bolton Wanderers on loan from French club Toulouse.
Club career
Cissoko joined NEC in 2016, signing his first professional contract with the club in January 2021. He made his Eredivisie debut in a 1–0 defeat to Utrecht on 29 April 2022, and scored his first league goal on 8 May 2022 in a 1–0 victory over Go Ahead Eagles. Cissoko signed a new contract with NEC in July 2022, linking him to the club until the summer of 2024, with the option of an extra season. He scored his first league goal of the 2022–23 season in a 1–1 draw against Groningen, an 88th-minute equaliser.
In June 2023, Cissoko joined Ligue 1 club Toulouse. He sustained a foot injury in the summer, leaving him unable to make his competitive debut with Toulouse until 5 November 2023.
On 9 July 2024, Cissoko joined EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan deal.
On 1 February 2025, Cissoko joined EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on loan until the end of the season after his contracted was terminated with Plymouth. He made his debut coming off the bench against Swansea City in a 1–0 win.
On 13 August 2025, Cissoko joined League One club Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan for the 2025–26 season. Three days later on 16 August 2025, he made his Bolton debut in a 1-1 draw with Barnsley at Oakwell replacing Joel Randall as a second half substitute. He scored his first goal for the club in their FA Cup first round defeat of Huddersfield Town on 1 November.
International career
In December 2023, Cissoko was pre-called up by the Guinea national team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. On 21 March 2024, he made his debut for Jong Oranje in a friendly match against Norway.
Style of play
Cissoko has been described as a quick winger who has the potential to form formidable and pacey partnerships up front.
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Cissoko is of Guinean descent.