Djibril Cisse swaps soccer boots for DJ decks at Auxerre
In 2021, plagued by serious injuries, the striker ended his professional soccer career. He still occasionally appears on the field but more for recreational purposes. Additionally, he uses this time to develop his passion for music.
Djibril Cisse became known to fans of three of the five strongest leagues in Europe, playing for clubs in his home country of France, as well as in England and Italy. He had his glory days at Liverpool FC and Panathinaikos. For nearly a decade, he was called up to the French national team, scoring nine goals in 41 matches.
The striker was a colorful personality off the field as well, which helped him win the hearts of fans. He broke into major European football at the turn of the century with AJ Auxerre, where he remains a fan favorite to this day.
Recently, Djibril Cisse appeared at the stadium in Auxerre but in a different role than two decades ago when he was breaking scoring records. The striker scored an impressive 70 goals for the club, where he is an alumnus.
This time, the former athlete took his place at the DJ console and helped with the musical arrangement. He worked on a track without which soccer matches no longer seem to occur. It's about the 1997 hit "Freed from Desire" by Italian singer Gala. The song had to wait nearly 15 years for its massive popularity.
Djibril Cisse himself has been interested in music since childhood, but as long as he played soccer professionally, his athletic achievements were definitely at the forefront.
The Frenchman was plagued by serious injuries. Ultimately, he ended his soccer career in 2021, but afterward, he began helping the national team on a smaller field and in six-a-side football.
