Derek Mazou-Sacko (born 6 October 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Rodez.[2][3]

Derek Mazou-Sacko
Personal information
Full name Derek Mazou-Sacko[1]
Date of birth (2004-10-06) 6 October 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Sarcelles, France
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Rodez
Number 19
Youth career
2011–2013 AAS Sarcelles
2013–2014 Saint-Brice FC
2014–2017 AAS Sarcelles
2017–2023 Troyes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Troyes B 32 (5)
2021–2024 Troyes 13 (0)
2024Nancy (loan) 16 (1)
2024– Rodez 1 (0)
International career
2021–2022 France U18 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2022

Club career

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On 18 December 2021, Mazou-Sacko made his professional debut for Troyes in a Coupe de France match against Nancy.[4] The match ended in a 4–2 penalty shoot-out victory for Nancy after a 1–1 draw.[5]

On 11 July 2024, Mazou-Sacko signed a three-year contract with Rodez.[6]

International career

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Born in France, Mazou-Sacko is Ivorian by descent.[7] He is a France youth international, and has represented his country at under-18 level.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Derek Mazou-Sacko at Global Sports Archive
  2. ^ Derek Mazou-Sacko at Soccerway
  3. ^ Derek Mazou-Sacko at WorldFootball.net
  4. ^ "CdF : Troyes-Nancy, les titulaires" [CdF: Troyes-Nancy, the starting teams]. Sport FM (in French). 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Troyes vs. AS Nancy Lorraine". ESPN. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Mercato : Bienvenue Derek Mazou-Sacko !" [Transfer Market: Welcome Derek Mazou-Sacko!] (in French). Rodez AF. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Derek MAZOU-SACKO". unfp.org.
  8. ^ Derek Mazou-Sacko at the French Football Federation (in French)