Christopher Missilou

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Christopher Missilou
Personal information
Full name Christopher Gaël Missilou[1]
Date of birth (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Auxerre, France
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2000–2002 Bièvres AC
2002–2005 Ville d'Evry SPC
2005–2011 Auxerre
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Auxerre B 80 (6)
2011–2013 Auxerre 1 (0)
2014 Évry 11 (1)
2014–2015 Stade Brest 1 (0)
2014–2015 Brest B 24 (1)
2016–2017 Montceau Bourgogne 36 (7)
2017–2018 L'Entente SSG 6 (0)
2018 Le Puy Foot 15 (3)
2018–2020 Oldham Athletic 72 (4)
2020–2021 Northampton Town 15 (1)
2021 Swindon Town 11 (0)
2021 Newport County 4 (0)
2022 Oldham Athletic 20 (2)
2022–2023 Hartlepool United 4 (1)
International career
2010 France U18 3 (1)
2012– Congo 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:05, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Christopher Gaël Missilou (born 18 July 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

He is a former France youth international and full Congo international. Missilou came through the youth ranks at Auxerre, before playing a single game in Ligue 1. He has had spells at Stade Brestois, Montceau Bourgogne, L'Etente SSG, Le Puy Foot, Oldham Athletic, Northampton Town, Swindon Town and Newport County. He most recently played for Hartlepool United.

Career[edit]

Oldham Athletic[edit]

On 13 July 2018, following a successful trial, Missilou signed a one-year contract with League Two side Oldham Athletic.[2] In his first season he was a first team regular and was impressive in the team's standout 2–1 win at Premier league Fulham, in the FA Cup.[3] Missilou scored a single league goal, in Paul Scholes' first match in charge of Oldham, a 4–1 victory against Yeovil Town[4]

At the end of the 2018–19 season, a contract extension option was exercised.[5]

Northampton Town[edit]

On 27 July 2020, Missilou joined League One club Northampton Town on a one-year deal.[6]

Swindon Town[edit]

On 1 February 2021, Missilou joined League One side Swindon Town on a permanent basis.[7] On 14 May 2021, it was announced that he would leave Swindon at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[8]

Newport County[edit]

On 2 July 2021, Missilou joined League Two club Newport County on a one-year deal.[9] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2021 in the starting line-up for the 1–0 EFL Cup first round win against Ipswich Town.[10] On 13 December 2021, his Newport contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[11]

Return to Oldham Athletic[edit]

Missilou rejoined Oldham on 15 January 2022 for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[12] Missilou was released following relegation at the end of the season.[13]

Hartlepool United[edit]

On 18 November 2022, Missilou joined League Two side Hartlepool United on a short term deal, re-joining former boss Keith Curle.[14] Missilou scored on his Hartlepool debut, a late consolation in a defeat to Barrow.[15] On 20 January 2023, manager Keith Curle confirmed that Missilou's short term deal had ended.[16]

Career statistics[edit]

As of matches played 1 January 2023
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Oldham Athletic 2018–19[17] League Two 42 1 3 0 1 0 4 0 50 1
2019–20[18] League Two 30 3 2 0 1 0 1 0 34 3
Total 72 4 5 0 2 0 5 0 84 4
Northampton Town 2020–21[19] League One 15 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 20 1
Swindon Town 2020–21[20] League One 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Newport County 2021–22[21] League Two 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 8 0
Oldham Athletic 2021–22[22] League Two 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2
Hartlepool United 2022–23[23] League Two 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Total 126 8 7 0 6 0 9 0 148 8

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Oldham Athletic" (PDF). English Football League. p. 50. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ "SIGNING: Latics Sign Midfielder Missilou". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  3. ^ "Tactical analysis: Fulham 1 Oldham Athletic 2". The Coaches' Voice. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  4. ^ "Oldham Athletic 4–1 Yeovil Town: Paul Scholes wins first game as manager". 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  5. ^ "UPDATE: Retained List". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  6. ^ Casey, Jeremy (27 July 2020). "Boss Keith Curle delighted as 'good fit' Christopher Missilou signs for the Cobblers". Northampton Chronicle & Echo.
  7. ^ "Town bring in midfielder Missilou from Northampton". Swindon Town FC. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  8. ^ "2021 Retained and Released List".
  9. ^ "DONE DEAL Christopher Missilou joins Exiles on one-year deal". Newport County A.F.C. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  10. ^ Newport debut
  11. ^ "Club Statement: Christopher Missilou". Newport County AFC. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  12. ^ Missilou rejoins Oldham
  13. ^ "2022 Retained & Released List". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 23 May 2022.
  14. ^ "Pools sign Christopher Missilou". Hartlepool United FC. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  15. ^ "Barrow 3-1 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  16. ^ Joe Ramage (20 January 2023). "Ex-Northampton Town midfielder departs Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  17. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2018/19". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  18. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2018/19". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  19. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2020/21". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  20. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2020/21". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2021/22". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  22. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2021/22". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  23. ^ "Games played by Christopher Missilou 2022/23". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2022.

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