How many caps did Yves Bissouma win for Mali?

Yves Bissouma won 50 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for Mali, scoring 5 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

Which clubs did Yves Bissouma play for?

Lille OSC (2016–2018), Brighton & Hove Albion (2018–2022), Tottenham Hotspur (2022–2026).

Where does Yves Bissouma rank among Mali's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Yves Bissouma #9 of Mali's 33 greatest players of all time.

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09 / Mali · 2016–

Yves Bissouma

CDM anchor

Caps · Mali

50 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · Mali

5 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1996

Clubs

Lille OSC, Brighton & Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur

Editorial rank of 33 for Mali

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Brighton put four past Manchester United on 7 May 2022 and he scored one of them, a result that stood at the time as the club's biggest win in the top flight. Career record: 50 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 5 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Mali; club career at Lille OSC, Brighton & Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q22683033

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Career record

2016–2018	Lille OSC
2018–2022	Brighton & Hove Albion
2022–2026	Tottenham Hotspur
Mali	50 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 5 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Mali checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Mali checked 4 October 2026

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Around Bissouma in the almanac

One rank above: Hamari Traoré at #8.

One rank below: Cheick Diabaté at #10.

Mali's editorial top five: Salif Keita · Seydou Keita · Frédéric Kanouté · Mahamadou Diarra · Mohamed Sissoko.

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