# Mohamed-Ali Cho

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French footballer (born 2004)

Mohamed-Ali Cho Cho with Nice in 2025 Personal information Full name Mohamed-Ali Cho[1] Date of birth (2004-01-19) 19 January 2004 (age 22)[1] Place of birth Stains, France Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] Position Forward Team information Current team Nice Number 25 Youth career 2010–2011 Chantilly 2011–2015 Paris Saint-Germain 2015–2020 Everton Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2020 Angers B 1 (0) 2020–2022 Angers 53 (4) 2022–2024 Real Sociedad 30 (1) 2024– Nice 68 (9) International career‡ 2019 England U16 2 (0) 2022 France U19 3 (2) 2023–2024 France U20 6 (1) 2021– France U21 8 (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:00, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

**Mohamed-Ali Cho** (born 19 January 2004) is a French professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [forward](/source/Forward_(association_football)) for [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1) club [Nice](/source/OGC_Nice). Born in France, Cho previously represented England as a youth international before switching his allegiance to France.

## Early life

Cho was born in France to an Ivorian father and a French mother of Moroccan origin and moved to England at one week old, where his family worked in [London](/source/London).[2] He spent his childhood moving between England and France several times. Cho briefly returned to France at age 6 to play in [Chantilly](/source/US_Chantilly)'s and then [Paris Saint-Germain's academy](/source/PSG_Academy), before returning to England at age 11.[3]

## Club career

### Angers

A youth product of [Paris Saint-Germain](/source/Paris_Saint-Germain_F.C.) (PSG) and [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C.), Cho signed his first professional contract with [Angers](/source/Angers_SCO) on 2 May 2020.[4] In doing so, he became the second youngest player to sign a professional contract in France (behind [Eduardo Camavinga](/source/Eduardo_Camavinga)).[5] Angers had initially planned to use him in the reserves, but he quickly became part of the first team.[6] He made his professional debut with Angers in a 2–0 [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1) loss to [Bordeaux](/source/FC_Girondins_de_Bordeaux) on 30 August 2020.[7] He was one of the 10 youngest players to play in the top European leagues during the season.[8] He started his first match for Angers on 11 February 2021, in a 2–1 cup win against [Rennes](/source/Stade_Rennais_F.C.).[9] He made his first league start on 17 April 2021 also against Rennes.[10]

### Real Sociedad

On 15 June 2022, it was announced that Cho had signed a five-year deal with [La Liga](/source/La_Liga) side [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad).[11] The transfer fee paid to Angers was reportedly in the region of €12 to €15 million.[12] On 21 December, he scored his first goal at the club in a 5–0 away win against [CD Coria](/source/CD_Coria) in the [Copa del Rey](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Copa_del_Rey) second round.[13] On 4 June 2023, he scored his first La Liga goal in a 2–1 victory against [Sevilla](/source/Sevilla_FC).[14]

### Nice

On 8 January 2024, Cho returned to France, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with Ligue 1 club [OGC Nice](/source/OGC_Nice), for a reported transfer fee of €12 million.[15][16]

## International career

Born in France, raised in England, and of Ivorian and Moroccan descent, Cho is eligible for all four national teams. He was a youth international for England with two caps for the [England U16s](/source/England_national_under-16_football_team).[4][17] He has also played for the [England U15s](/source/England_national_under-15_football_team).[18] In early 2021, Cho said that he hadn't decided on who to represent internationally, stating: "I am well aware of the options I have and we will see later".[19] He switched to represent the [France U21s](/source/France_national_under-21_football_team) in April 2021.[20]

## Career statistics

- *As of 29 May 2026*[21]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National Cup Europe Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Angers B 2020–21 National 2 1 0 — — — 1 0 Angers 2020–21 Ligue 1 21 0 2 0 — — 23 0 2021–22 Ligue 1 32 4 1 0 — — 33 4 Total 53 4 3 0 — — 56 4 Real Sociedad 2022–23 La Liga 19 1 1 1 4[a] 0 — 24 2 2023–24 La Liga 11 0 1 0 4[b] 0 — 16 0 Total 30 1 2 1 8 0 — 40 2 Nice 2023–24 Ligue 1 17 1 3 1 — — 20 2 2024–25 Ligue 1 27 3 2 1 6[a] 1 — 35 5 2025–26 Ligue 1 24 4 4 0 7[a] 1 2[c] 0 37 5 Total 68 8 9 2 13 2 2 0 92 12 Career total 152 13 14 3 21 2 2 0 189 18

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-UEL_22-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-UEL_22-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-UEL_22-2) Appearances in [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UCL_23-0)** Appearances in [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** Appearances in [Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs](/source/Ligue_1_relegation%2Fpromotion_play-offs)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Profile_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Profile_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Profile_1-2) ["Mohamed-Ali Cho"](https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/team/player/real-sociedad/mohamed-ali-cho). Real Sociedad. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["PSG's Mbappe may feel old when facing new Angers prodigy Cho"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2021/01/14/psgs-mbappe-may-feel-old-when-facing-new-angers-prodigy-cho/43326451/). *USA TODAY*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Everton_3-0)** ["Mohamed-Ali Cho: Everton must have regrets over record-breaking Ligue 1 golden boy"](https://www.everton.news/mohamed-ali-cho-everton-must-have-regrets-over-record-breaking-ligue-1-golden-boy/). *Everton News*. 11 December 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-auto_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-auto_4-1) ["Mohamed-Ali Cho signe pro!"](https://www.angers-sco.fr/fr/actualites-infos/mohamed-ali-cho-signe-pro). *[Angers SCO](/source/Angers_SCO)*. 2 May 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Mohamed-Ali Cho, round 1"](https://www.sofoot.com/mohamed-ali-cho-round-1-503756.html). *sofoot.com* (in French). 10 September 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Mohamed-Ali Cho, a generation 2004 player in Ligue 1 next season?"](https://www.web24.news/u/2020/05/mohamed-ali-cho-a-generation-2004-player-in-ligue-1-next-season.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Angers SCO vs. Bordeaux - 30 August 2020"](https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/08/30/france/ligue-1/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/fc-girondins-de-bordeaux/3287405/). *Soccerway*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Watson, Ian (15 January 2021). ["English quartet among 10 youngest players in Europe's big leagues"](https://www.football365.com/news/feature-top-10-youngest-players-europe-moukoko-musiala-bellingham). *football365*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Angers SCO vs. Rennes - 11 February 2021"](https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2021/02/11/france/coupe-de-france/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/stade-rennais-fc/3441626/). *Soccerway*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Compositions d'Angers-Rennes: Jérémy Doku et Mohamed-Ali Cho titulaires"](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Compositions-d-angers-rennes-jeremy-doku-et-mohamed-ali-cho-titulaires/1243419). *L'ÉQUIPE*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Explosividad para el ataque"](https://www.realsociedad.eus/es/noticias/detalle/explosividad-para-el-ataque) [Explosiveness for the attack] (in Spanish). [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Official | Mohamed-Ali Cho signs for Real Sociedad"](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/official-mohamed-ali-cho-signs-for-real-sociedad/). *Get French Football News*. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["CD Coria 0–5 R. Sociedad"](https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/copa_del_rey/2022_2023/directo/segunda_eliminatoria_a_1_429650/). *as.com*. 21 December 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Real Sociedad 2 - 1 Sevilla | Football"](https://www.theguardian.com/football/match/2023/jun/04/realsociedad-v-sevilla). *The Guardian*. 4 June 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Welcome, Mohamed-Ali Cho!"](https://www.ogcnice.com/en/article/126230/welcome-mohamed-ali-cho.html). OGC Nice. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Nice: Mohamed-Ali Cho s'est engagé jusqu'en 2028 (off)"](https://onefootball.com/pt-br/noticias/nice-mohamed-ali-cho-sest-engage-jusquen-2028-off-38843886) [Nice: Mohamed-Ali Cho is committed until 2028 (off)]. *OneFootball* (in French). 8 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["England 3 - 3 Republic of Ireland | 2019 - U16 Mens Friendlies | 999945880 | Football Association of Ireland"](https://www.fai.ie/ireland/match/55508/2019/999945880). *www.fai.ie*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Lantheaume, Romain (31 August 2020). ["Angers : Mohamed-Ali Cho, un record en L1, et un avenir avec le Maroc ?"](https://www.afrik-foot.com/angers-mohamed-ali-cho-un-record-en-l1-et-un-avenir-avec-le-maroc). *Afrik-Foot*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Angers : Mohamed-Ali Cho met le Maroc et la Côte d'Ivoire en salle d'attente"](https://www.afrik-foot.com/angers-mohamed-ali-cho-met-le-maroc-et-la-cote-d-ivoire-en-salle-d-attente). *Afrik-Foot*. 15 February 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Angers Sco. Mohamed-Ali Cho sélectionné en équipe de France espoirs"](https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/angers-sco/angers-sco-mohamed-ali-cho-selectionne-en-equipe-de-france-espoirs-f2e6033c-3d70-11ec-b459-d871606fc8ec). 4 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["M. Cho"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/mohamed-ali-cho/664062//). Retrieved 30 August 2021.

## External links

- [Profile](https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/team/player/real-sociedad/mohamed-ali-cho) at the Real Sociedad website

- [Mohamed-Ali Cho](https://www.fff.fr/equipe-nationale/joueur/10059-cho-mohamed-ali/fiche.html) at the [French Football Federation](/source/French_Football_Federation) (in French)

- [Mohamed-Ali Cho](https://web.archive.org/web/1/https://www.ligue1.com/player?id=mohamed-ali-cho) – French league stats at [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1) – also available [in French](https://web.archive.org/web/1/https://www.ligue1.fr/joueur?id=mohamed-ali-cho) (archived)

v t e OGC Nice – current squad 2 Abdi 4 Dante (c) 5 Abdelmonem 6 Boudaoui 8 Sanson 10 Diop 11 Wahi 20 Louchet 21 Jansson 22 Ndombele 23 Bernardeau 24 Vanhoutte 25 Cho 26 Bard 28 Bah 30 Żelazowski 31 Dupé 32 Boudache 33 Mendy 36 Mantsounga 37 Peprah Oppong 39 Coulibaly 44 Diallo 47 Gouveia 48 Monteiro 50 Bruyère 55 Ndayishimiye 64 Bombito 80 Diouf 90 Carlos 92 Clauss 99 Samed Manager: Pantaloni

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