Moustapha Elhadji Cissé

Moustapha Elhadji Cissé, a centre-forward for Atalanta, attacks space and makes runs beyond the line to threaten the back post. Cissé was scouted from a refugee team and signed for Atalanta on February 23, 2022, advancing from eighth-tier football to Serie A. He scored the game-winner on his Serie A debut. That season he helped Atalanta win the UEFA Europa League in 2023/24. Cissé has since split time with Atalanta II and the senior squad, steadily increasing minutes. As a forward, he links play with quick finishes and presses high to force turnovers from the front. The Guinea native operates as an attacking presence for club and country. Moustapha Elhadji Cissé finishes moves and gets shots off quickly.