Liverpool FC is continuing its tradition of nurturing talented young players, this time with the promotion of Prince Kobe Cisse, the 15-year-old son of former striker Djibril Cisse, to their U18s squad. This move is part of the club’s first-year scholarship intake for the upcoming season.
Liverpool has a history of famous sons making breakthroughs at the first-team level, with players like Bobby Clark, Lewis Koumas, and Jayden Danns following in their fathers’ footsteps. However, unlike their fathers who did not play for Liverpool, Prince Kobe Cisse can proudly say he is set to represent the Reds.
Djibril Cisse had a successful stint at Anfield between 2004 and 2007, winning three trophies including the coveted Champions League. His son, Prince Kobe Cisse, has already made his debut for Liverpool U18s in a friendly match against ISI Academy, where they secured a 3-1 victory. The next day, Djibril Cisse represented the club’s legends in a charity clash with Ajax.
As Liverpool U18s kickstarted their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Accrington Stanley, Prince Kobe Cisse led the line. Although the young Reds lost the match 5-3, Cisse Jr impressed with his performance and came close to opening the scoring early on.
It’s worth mentioning that Prince Kobe Cisse is not the only talented footballer in the Cisse family. His brothers, Cassius Clay and Marley Jackson, are also making names for themselves in the sport. Cassius Clay plays for Notts County’s youth team, while Marley Jackson represents Shrewsbury.
What makes Prince Kobe Cisse’s inclusion in Liverpool U18s even more interesting is his eligibility to play for the Wales national team. Through his mother, Jude Littler, Cisse Jr is a Wales youth international. This adds another layer of diversity and potential future success for the young forward.
Liverpool’s commitment to nurturing young talent is evident in their decision to promote Prince Kobe Cisse to their U18s squad. With his family’s footballing pedigree and his own promising performances, it will be exciting to see how he develops and contributes to Liverpool’s future success.