Christopher Missilou

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.

Christopher Missilou
Personal information
Full name Christopher Gaël Missilou[1]
Date of birth (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992
Place of birth Auxerre, France
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Oldham Athletic
Number 28
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 18 (2)
National team
2010 France U18 3 (1)
2012– Congo 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Career

Oldham Athletic

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

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

Swindon Town

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

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]

References
  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.
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