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Maxim Tissot

Not to be confused with Maxime Tissot.

Maxim Tissot (born April 13, 1992) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Atlético Ottawa.

Maxim Tissot
Tissot playing for Montreal Impact Reserves in 2013
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-04-13) April 13, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Aylmer, Quebec, Canada[1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Left back, Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Ottawa
Number 15
Youth career
CS Aylmer
2004–2008 FC Outaouais
2009–2013 Montreal Impact
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Trois-Rivières Attak 14 (0)
2013–2016 Montreal Impact 44 (5)
2016 → FC Montreal (loan) 1 (0)
2016 Ottawa Fury 19 (2)
2017 D.C. United 1 (0)
2017 → Richmond Kickers (loan) 4 (0)
2017 San Francisco Deltas 20 (0)
2018–2019 Ottawa Fury 17 (0)
2020–2021 Forge FC 22 (0)
2022– Atlético Ottawa 42 (5)
International career‡
2015–2017 Canada 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 7, 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 22, 2017

Club career edit

Early career edit

Tissot began playing in the Ligue de soccer élite du Québec in 2004 with FC Outaouais.[2] In his debut season in the regional amateur circuit, he was named the club's most improved player.[2] In his final run in the league, he was named to the league's all-star team in 2008.[2]

In 2009, he signed with Trois-Rivières Attak in the inter-provincial Canadian Soccer League.[3] Tissot would assist the club secure their second divisional title.[4] Their opponents in the opening round of the postseason were Portugal FC where they successfully defeated them in a two-game series.[5] The club would reach the championship finals after defeating the Italia Shooters in the next round.[6] Trois-Rivières would win the league championship after defeating the Serbian White Eagles in a penalty shootout.[7] In his debut season in the CSL circuit, he appeared in 14 matches.[8]

After the creation of the Montreal Impact Academy in 2010, he joined the senior academy team in the CSL's first division.[9] Tissot returned for his second season with the academy in 2011.[10] Throughout the 2011 campaign, he helped Montreal secure a playoff berth.[11] Montreal would be eliminated from the playoff tournament in the first round by Capital City.[12]

The 2012 season was his final run in the league.[13] He would help Montreal secure another playoff berth by finishing second in the division.[14] In the first round of the playoffs, they defeated Toronto FC's academy.[15] Montreal would qualify for the championship finals after defeating the York Region Shooters.[16] In the championship title match, the team was defeated by Toronto Croatia.[17] After the conclusion of the season, he was named the league's top defender.[18]

Montreal Impact edit

Tissot signed a professional contract with the Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer on February 26, 2013.[19][18] Tissot then made his debut for the club on April 14, 2013, one day after his 21st birthday, against the Columbus Crew in which he came on in the 88th minute for Marco Di Vaio as the Impact drew the match 1–1.[20][21] He then scored his first ever professional goal of his career on September 23, 2013, against the Chicago Fire in which he found the net in the 87th minute to tie up the score in a 2–2 match.[22][23] He also made his debut on the continental level where he participated in the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League.[24]

In 2014, he helped the Impact defeat Toronto FC to win the 2014 Canadian Championship which secured a berth in the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League.[25] Tissot would assist Montreal in reaching the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final where they were defeated by Club América.[26] Throughout the tournament, he appeared in 7 matches.[27]

Tissot would make an appearance in the USL Championship in 2016 with Montreal's reserve team.[28] He would be waived by the Impact on June 28, 2016, to sign David Choinière to an MLS contract.[29][30] Throughout his tenure with the senior Montreal team, he appeared in 44 league matches and recorded 5 goals.[30]

Ottawa Fury edit

On July 14, 2016, Tissot signed with Ottawa Fury FC of the North American Soccer League.[31][32] In December 2016, the Fury announced that Tissot would not return to the team as the club moved to USL in 2017.[33]

D.C. United edit

On February 24, 2017, Tissot signed with D.C. United.[34] He had his first start for United against the New England Revolution on April 22, 2017.[35] Tissot was released from the team on May 8, 2017.[36]

San Francisco Deltas edit

A day after being released by DC United, Tissot signed with San Francisco Deltas in the North American Soccer League.[37] Tissot would win the 2017 Soccer Bowl with the Deltas in their inaugural season.[38][39] The Deltas would cease operations three days after winning the Soccer Bowl, leaving Tissot to look for a new club.[40]

Return to Ottawa edit

On January 10, 2018, Tissot returned to USL side Ottawa Fury FC for the 2018 season.[41] Tissot would miss the bulk of the 2018 season due to multiple knee injuries. After the 2018 season, the Fury would announce that Tissot would return to the Fury for the 2019 season.[42] After two seasons with the Fury, the club would cease operations for the 2020 season, making Tissot a free agent.[43]

Forge FC edit

On July 22, 2020, Tissot signed with reigning Canadian Premier League champions Forge FC.[44] He made his debut for The Hammers as a substitute on August 13 in the 2020 season opener against Cavalry FC.[45]

Atlético Ottawa edit

On January 26, 2022, Tissot returned to Ottawa, signing a one-year contract with an option for 2023 with Atlético Ottawa.[46]

International career edit

Tissot received his first call-up to Canada on November 6, 2014, for a friendly against Panama.[47] Before this, he had no experience with the Canada national team program at any level.[48] He, however, did not make an appearance during the match. Tissot would make his debut on January 16, 2015, in a friendly against Iceland.[49] He was selected to represent the national team in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[50]

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of August 7, 2023[51]
Club League Season League Playoffs Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Montreal Impact MLS 2013 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 10 1
2014 20 2 0 0 3 0 3 0 26 2
2015 10 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 16 1
2016 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1
Total 44 5 0 0 7 0 9 0 60 5
FC Montreal (loan) USL 2016 1 0 — — — 1 0
Ottawa Fury NASL 2016 19 2 0 0 0 0 — 19 2
D.C. United MLS 2017 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Richmond Kickers (loan) USL 2017 4 0 0 0 0 0 — 4 0
San Francisco Deltas NASL 2017 20 0 2 0 2 0 — 24 0
Ottawa Fury USL Championship 2018 2 0 0 0 2 0 — 4 0
2019 15 0 0 0 3 1 — 18 1
Total 17 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 22 1
Forge FC Canadian Premier League 2020 10 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 14 1
2021 12 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 18 0
Total 22 0 2 1 0 0 8 0 32 1
Atlético Ottawa Canadian Premier League 2022 27 3 3 0 1 0 — 31 3
2023 15 2 — 1 1 — 16 3
Total 42 5 3 0 2 1 0 0 47 6
Career total 170 12 7 1 16 2 17 0 210 15

International edit

As of July 22, 2020[1]
Canada national team
Year Apps Goals
2015 8 0
2016 3 0
2017 2 0
Total 13 0

Honours edit

Trois-Rivières Attak

Montreal Impact

Montreal Impact Academy

Forge

Atlético Ottawa

References edit

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