Ibrahim Cissoko (born 26 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger for club PEC Zwolle. Born in the Netherlands, he has committed to play for the Guinea national team.
Club career
NEC 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.
Toulouse 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.
Plymouth Argyle (loan) On 9 July 2024, Cissoko joined EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan deal.
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 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.
Bolton Wanderers (loan) 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.https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/match-report-barnsley-1-wanderers-1, Barnsley 1 Bolton Wanderers 1, www.bwfc.co.uk, 16 August 2025 He scored his first goal for the club in their FA Cup first-round defeat of Huddersfield Town on 1 November.
PEC Zwolle On 21 July 2026, Cissoko returned to the Netherlands and signed a four-season deal with PEC Zwolle.
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.
On 11 March 2026, Cissoko received approval from FIFA to switch his international allegiance to the Guinea national team.
Style of play Cissoko has been described as a quick winger who is capable of forming attacking partnerships with fellow forwards.
Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Cissoko is of Guinean descent.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNEC2021–22Eredivisie410000——412022–23Eredivisie2622000——282Total3032000——323Toulouse2023–24Ligue 111120001010151Plymouth Argyle (loan)2024–25EFL Championship1330020——153Sheffield Wednesday (loan)2024–25EFL Championship50————50Bolton Wanderers (loan)2025–26EFL League One14011——32183Career total727512010428510
Honours Bolton Wanderers EFL League One play-offs: 2026
References
External links
Ibrahim Cissoko at Eredivise