Christopher Missilou

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

Christopher Missilou

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Gaël Missilou[1]
Date of birth	(1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 (age 32)
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)

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

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]

Return to Oldham Athletic

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

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

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

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 23 July 2019.
3. "Tactical analysis: Fulham 1 Oldham Athletic 2". The Coaches' Voice. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
4. "Oldham Athletic 4–1 Yeovil Town: Paul Scholes wins first game as manager". 12 February 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
5. "UPDATE: Retained List". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
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.

External links

• Christopher Missilou at Soccerway
• Christopher Missilou at Soccerbase
• France profile at FFF
• Christopher Missilou at L'Équipe Football (in French)
• Christopher Missilou at National-Football-Teams.com