On 28 June 2017, Sessegnon signed his first professional contract with Fulham, pledging his future to the West London club until 2020.[4] He made his debut on 8 August 2017 in an EFL Cup first round tie against Wycombe Wanderers.[5] He played the full ninety minutes in a Fulham win, playing the last nine minutes on the pitch with brother Ryan.[6][7] He also featured in the following round two weeks later, a 1–0 home defeat to League One side Bristol Rovers.[8] His first appearance in league football arrived on 16 August 2019 in the Championship versus Huddersfield Town.[5]
On 5 July 2022, Sessegnon joined League One side Charlton Athletic on loan for the 2022–23 season.[11] On 11 March 2023, Sessegnon scored his first professional goal, scoring the equalising goal in a 1–1 draw between Charlton Athletic and Accrington Stanley.[12]
On 9 May 2025, Wigan said the player had been transfer listed.[13]
International career
Sessegnon has represented England at U16 up to U20 level.[14] His one appearance for the U16s came on 4 December 2015 versus Brazil.[14]
Sessegnon was called up to the England squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.[15] He featured five times, including a start in the final, as England won the trophy.[5]
March 2018 saw Sessegnon win his first U18 caps, versus Qatar and Argentina respectively.[14] In May 2018, Sessegnon was selected for the U18s squad for the 2018 Panda Cup.[16]
His opening Under-19s call-up came in the following August for friendlies with the Netherlands and Belgium.[17] He scored for the U19s on 14 November versus Moldova.[18]
On 30 August 2019, Sessegnon was included in the England U21 squad for the first time[19] and made his debut during the 3–2 2021 U21 Euro qualifying win against Turkey on 6 September 2019.[20]
Personal life
He is the twin brother of fellow professional footballer, and former Fulham teammate, Ryan.[3] Their older brother Chris plays football at semi-professional level, and they are cousins of Beninese international footballer Stéphane Sessègnon.[21][22]
Career statistics
As of 4 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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