Christopher Missilou

Congolese footballer

Christopher MissilouPersonal 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)

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

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### Oldham Athletic

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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

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

### Swindon Town

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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

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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

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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

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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

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As of matches played 1 January 2023
Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup | League Cup | Other  | Total

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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

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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

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* 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

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals