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What nationality is Sissoko?

By Rachel Acosta

French
Moussa Sissoko/Nationality

How old is Moussa Sissoko?

32 years (August 16, 1989)
Moussa Sissoko/Age

Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. The 32-year-old completed a medical on Friday and Sissoko has joined the newly-promoted Hornets for a fee of around £2.5m.

Does Sissoko have a brother?

Both Sissoko and Seydou Keita play similar roles as hard-tackling defensive midfielders. Sissoko is sometimes referred to as “the Black Ninja” for his tenacious tackling and work rate. He is the elder brother of Abdou Sissoko.

How good is Moussa Sissoko?

How good is Moussa Sissoko? Based on our FC Ranking and match performance analysis he currently has a ranking of 55 out of 99 which is ‘Under Average-level’ compared to other football players around the world.

Where was Moussa Sissoko born?

Le Blanc-Mesnil, France
Moussa Sissoko/Place of birth

Who did Spurs buy Sissoko from?

Watford
France international joins on two-year deal ahead of new club’s trip to his former side. Watford have announced the signing of Moussa Sissoko from Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year contract. Sissoko becomes Watford’s 15th summer signing and is reunited with Danny Rose, who also left Spurs this summer to join the Hornets.

How much did Spurs buy Sissoko for?

Watford confirm signing of Tottenham’s Sissoko for fee in region of £5m. Watford have confirmed the signing of midfielder Moussa Sissoko from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £5 million.

Who is the highest paid player in Spurs?

Harry Kane
Who is the highest paid player at Tottenham? Harry Kane shares first place with Tanguy Ndombele. According to spotrac.com the England striker and French midfielder both pocket £200,000 a week ($270,899). That amounts to an annual salary of £10.4 million.

Who did Sissoko play for?

Watford F.C.#19 / Midfielder
France national football team#17 / Midfielder
Moussa Sissoko/Current teams

How much did Spurs sell Sissoko?

Watford have confirmed the signing of midfielder Moussa Sissoko from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £5 million.

How old is Mohamed Sissoko now?

Mohamed Sissoko. Mohamed Lamine Sissoko Gillan (born 22 January 1985) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Born in France, he could have elected to play for France internationally, but chose instead to play for the national side of his ancestral country, Mali.

How many goals has Tiemoue Sissoko scored for Mali?

Sissoko has made 34 official appearances for Mali, and has scored 2 goals. With the Mali national football team, he finished fourth in the 2004 African Cup of Nations, and third in the 2013 African Cup of Nations.

What country does Moussa Sissoko play for?

Born in Mont-Saint-Aignan, France, Sissoko was eligible to play for the French national football team but opted to play international football for his ancestral country, Mali. Sissoko obtained his first international call-up in 2004, and has appeared for his country in almost all African Cup of Nations qualifiers and tournaments since then.

Is Tiemoue Sissoko still playing football?

In January 2020, Sissoko announced his retirement as a player. Born in Mont-Saint-Aignan, France, Sissoko was eligible to play for the French national football team but opted to play international football for his ancestral country, Mali.