Lassissi, Saliou

AC Parma & Ivory Coast

Birthdate: August 15, 1978
Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Position: Defender
International: 3 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Rennes, Sampdoria
Transfer Fee: -
Despite being of African origin, Saliou Lassissi first came to the football scene in France, playing for the Rennes youth team where he also debuted in the Serie A league at the age of eighteen. He arrived at Parma at the beginning of 98-99 season. He played once in the Coppa Italia and was then loaned to Sampdoria for a year to gain experience. A combative spirit and great strength are the main characteristics of this strong defensive player.