MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Memphis 901 FC today announced the signing of 2021 standout midfielder Laurent Kissiedou, pending league and federation approval.
In a breakout 2021 campaign with Memphis, the 23-year-old Ivorian recorded four goals and five assists leading Memphis to its first-ever postseason appearance. Serving as a catalyst to a record-setting offense, 901 FC went 5-0-1 in matches in which Kissiedou scored or assisted a goal.
“I’m excited to be back. I would like to thank the front office for believing in me, especially Coach Ben,” Kissiedou said. “We’re back to continue what we started last season.”
Kissiedou earned 2021 USL Championship Team of the Week honors on two occasions—once in Week 7 following an assist against Indy Eleven and once as Player of the Week in Week 24 following a brace against FC Tulsa.
“Laurent is one of the best midfielders in all of USL and we could not be happier to have him back,” Head Coach Ben Pirmann said. “He brings a unique ability to drive at opponents with the ball at his feet and is a nightmare for his opponents. We are thrilled to have him in Memphis for years to come.”
A native of Divo, Ivory Coast, Kissiedou began his domestic career with the Atlanta United Academy in 2016. Over the course of a year, Kissiedou scored seven goals with the U-18 team.
In 2017, Kissiedou was loaned from the Atlanta United Academy to Charleston Battery where he made his professional debut in August 2017 against the Richmond Kickers.
After returning to Atlanta in November 2017, the midfielder was subsequently loaned to Atlanta United 2 in February 2018. With Atlanta United 2, Kissiedou would go on to appear 46 times with the USL Championship side, starting 33 matches and scoring four goals over the course of two seasons.
For the latest information on the team, visit https://www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Memphis 901 FC today announced the signing of 2021 standout midfielder Laurent Kissiedou, pending league and federation approval.
In a breakout 2021 campaign with Memphis, the 23-year-old Ivorian recorded four goals and five assists leading Memphis to its first-ever postseason appearance. Serving as a catalyst to a record-setting offense, 901 FC went 5-0-1 in matches in which Kissiedou scored or assisted a goal.
“I’m excited to be back. I would like to thank the front office for believing in me, especially Coach Ben,” Kissiedou said. “We’re back to continue what we started last season.”
Kissiedou earned 2021 USL Championship Team of the Week honors on two occasions—once in Week 7 following an assist against Indy Eleven and once as Player of the Week in Week 24 following a brace against FC Tulsa.
“Laurent is one of the best midfielders in all of USL and we could not be happier to have him back,” Head Coach Ben Pirmann said. “He brings a unique ability to drive at opponents with the ball at his feet and is a nightmare for his opponents. We are thrilled to have him in Memphis for years to come.”
A native of Divo, Ivory Coast, Kissiedou began his domestic career with the Atlanta United Academy in 2016. Over the course of a year, Kissiedou scored seven goals with the U-18 team.
In 2017, Kissiedou was loaned from the Atlanta United Academy to Charleston Battery where he made his professional debut in August 2017 against the Richmond Kickers.
After returning to Atlanta in November 2017, the midfielder was subsequently loaned to Atlanta United 2 in February 2018. With Atlanta United 2, Kissiedou would go on to appear 46 times with the USL Championship side, starting 33 matches and scoring four goals over the course of two seasons.
For the latest information on the team, visit https://www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
