At a time when many European, African and South American players see the Chinese Super League as either a lucrative pay day or an ambitious career move, former Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko has taken the road less travelled to Indonesia, and has been making a positive impression in Southeast Asia.
After a spell with Levante in Spain ended in 2015, Sissoko began his Asian adventure at Shanghai Shenhua. Following a six-month stint in China, Sissoko headed for FC Pune City in the Indian Super League before joining Mitra Kukar of Indonesia's Liga 1 in April. He has settled well in a league which also features former Premier League stars Michael Essien and Peter Odemwingie, although Carlton Cole and Didier Zokora have departed in recent days.