Alphadjo "Alpha" Cisse (; born 22 October 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club AC Milan. He is an Italian youth international.
Early life
Born in Treviso, Italy, from parents of Guinean descent, Cisse is a youth product of Giorgione, and later joined the academy of Hellas Verona, where he was regarded as one of the club's most promising and important talents.
Club career Hellas Verona Cisse started his career with Italian side Hellas Verona, making his professional debut with the club during a 3–1 Coppa Italia win over Ascoli on 12 August 2023. He made his Serie A debut during a 2–2 draw against Inter, on 26 May 2024.
Loan to Catanzaro On 1 August 2025, Cisse was loaned to Catanzaro in Serie B, ahead of the 2025–26 season.
AC Milan On 2 February 2026, he transferred to Italian giants AC Milan permanently, and immediately joined back Catanzaro, on a six-month loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.
Cisse was one of the 26 players called-up with the senior squad by head coach Ruben Amorim on 12 July 2026, for pre-season ahead of the 2026–27 season. He made his debut with the club and scored his first goal during the opening match of the 2026–27 Serie A, as a starter during a 2–1 away win against Torino, on 23 August 2026.
International career Cisse is an Italian youth international, having represented the U16, U18, Italy U19 and U21 levels. He is also eligible to represent Guinea internationally through his parents.
Style of play Cisse mainly operates as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward, while mainly operating as a central midfielder earlier in his career.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHellas Verona2023–24Serie A1010—202024–25Serie A2000—20Total3010—40Catanzaro (loan)2025–26Serie B22600—226AC Milan2026–27Serie A42001052Career total2981010318
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