Laurent Kissiedou
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 December 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Divo, Ivory Coast[1] | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charleston Battery | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Atlanta United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Charleston Battery | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Atlanta United 2 | 46 | (4) |
| 2021–2023 | Memphis 901 | 95 | (21) |
| 2024–2025 | Pardubice | 24 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Detroit City (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2025 | → FK Příbram (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2026- | Charleston Battery | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 January 2026 | |||
Laurent Kissiedou (born 22 December 1998) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.
He has obtained a United States green card so he will count as a domestic player according to MLS rules.[2]
Youth career
While a member of Atlanta United Academy's U-18 team in 2016, Kissiedou scored 7 goals.[3]
Club career
Charleston Battery
On 26 August 2017, Kissiedou made his debut for the Charleston Battery in a 1–3 loss to the Richmond Kickers.[4]
In January 2026, Kissiedou returned to Charleston to sign a multi-year contract with the Battery ahead of the USL Championship season.
Atlanta United 2
On February 18, 2018, Kissiedou joined Atlanta United 2.[5]
Memphis 901 FC
Kissiedou's breakout as a professional came during his time at Memphis 901 FC from 2021-2023, with his first two seasons in Memphis under Head Coach Ben Pirmann.
In his debut season for Memphis 901 FC, Kissiedou made 30 starts, logging four goals and five assists.[6] During his three years at Memphis, Kissiedou recorded 16 goals, 14 assists, and 103 chances across 90 matches. He also reunites with former Memphis teammates Chris Allen , Jeremy Kelly, and Graham Smith in Charleston. [7]
Kissiedou has appeared in the USL Championship Team of the Week several times, including Weeks 7, 24 and 28. [8][9]
In Week 24 of the USL Championship season, Kissiedou was named the league's Player of the Week. He scored 2 goals to help Memphis 901 FC in a 3-0 win over FC Tulsa. [10]
On January 10, 2022, Kissiedou re-signed with Memphis 901 FC for the 2022 season.[11] He left Memphis following the 2023 season.[12]
Detroit City
In August 2024, Kissiedou returned to the United States, joining USL Championship club Detroit City on loan from FK Pardubice for the remainder of the 2024 season.[13]
References
- ^ "Laurent Kissiedou | Atlanta United FC".
- ^ "Laurent Kissiedou". atlutd.com. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Memphis Re-Signs Midfield Catalyst Laurent Kissiedou". uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "Laurent Kissiedou". charlestonbattery.com. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs three players". atlutd.com. MLS. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Laurent Kissiedou". uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ Staff, USLChampionship.com. "Charleston Battery signs midfielder Laurent Kissiedou". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 7". uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 28". uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "USL Championship Player of the Week - Laurent Kissiedou". oursportscentral. Our Sports Central. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "Memphis Re-Signs Midfield Catalyst Laurent Kissiedou". uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "Memphis 901 FC Announces Initial Roster Moves Following 2023 Season".
- ^ Maki, Jarrett (20 August 2024). "Detroit City FC Signs Midfielder Laurent Kissiedou on Loan from FK Pardubice". Detroit City FC. Retrieved 20 August 2024.