Djibril Cissé’s Son Could Be Closing in on a Liverpool First-Team Debut
Liverpool could have another footballing family following in the footsteps of a former Reds star, with 17-year-old Prince Kobe Cissé continuing to impress within the club’s academy.
Prince is the son of former Liverpool striker Djibril Cissé, who made 79 appearances for the club between 2004 and 2007. The teenager has been with Liverpool since the age of six and is now regarded as one of the promising young players developing at the academy.
His father remains a familiar name among Liverpool supporters, particularly because of his role in the unforgettable 2005 Champions League triumph over AC Milan in Istanbul.
Prince initially developed as an attacking player, featuring as a forward or attacking midfielder and occasionally playing out wide. However, Liverpool have recently made a major change to his development by moving him into central defence.
The positional switch has reportedly produced encouraging results. His ability to carry the ball forward and contribute in midfield has stood out, while his energy and attacking instincts remain important parts of his game.
Interestingly, his development has similarities to that of Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who began his academy career as a forward before eventually becoming a key defender for the club.
Prince has also represented Wales at Under-19 level through his mother’s heritage, choosing not to follow his father’s path with France.
His progress reached another important milestone in June 2026 when he signed his first professional contract with Liverpool. Djibril Cissé celebrated the achievement publicly, showing his pride in his son’s development.
Prince is not the only Cissé making progress in professional football. His 20-year-old brother Cassius is currently with Notts County and has already made first-team appearances.
Djibril Cissé’s Istanbul Connection
Djibril Cissé’s Liverpool career was heavily affected by two serious leg injuries, including one that threatened his career and reportedly left him facing the possibility of losing his foot.
Despite the setbacks, he recovered in time to feature in Liverpool’s famous 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan.
Cissé came on during the closing stages of the dramatic Istanbul final and was later involved in the penalty shootout, calmly converting his effort as Liverpool completed one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.
During his Liverpool spell, Cissé recorded 24 goals and five assists before eventually leaving England. He spent time on loan at Marseille before returning permanently to France in 2007.
Now, almost two decades after his father helped Liverpool create Champions League history, Prince Cissé is attempting to establish his own story at Anfield—and a first-team opportunity could eventually be the next major step.
