Alphadjo Cissè

Alphadjo Cissè (born 22 October 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Catanzaro on loan from Hellas Verona.

Alphadjo Cissè

Personal information
Date of birth	(2006-10-22) 22 October 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	Treviso, Italy
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Catanzaro
Youth career
0000–2020	Giorgione
2020–2025	Hellas Verona
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Hellas Verona	3	(0)
2025–	→ Catanzaro (loan)	0	(0)
International career‡
2022	Italy U16	4	(0)
2023	Italy U18	1	(0)
2023–	Italy U19	6	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 September 2024

Early life

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Verona. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.^[1]

Club career

He started his career with Italian Serie A side Verona. He debuted for the club during a 3–1 win over Ascoli on 12 August 2023 in Coppa Italia. He made his Serie A debut in a 2–2 draw against Inter on 26 May 2024.

On 1 August 2025, Cissè was loaned by Catanzaro in Serie B.^[2]

International career

He has represented Italy internationally at youth level. He is eligible to represent Guinea internationally through his parents.^[3]

Style of play

He mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker. He mainly operated as a midfielder earlier in his career.^[4]