Aliou Cissé is a professional football manager and former player from Senegal. Born on September 24, 1976, he had a successful playing career as a defender, representing clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Birmingham City. Cissé also played for the Senegal national team, earning over 30 caps. After retiring as a player, Cissé transitioned into coaching. He became the head coach of the Senegal national team in 2015. Under his leadership, the team achieved significant success, including winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a historic moment for Senegalese football.