Boubacar Sylla
Malian footballer
Mali
Defender
Boubacar Sylla: profile
Boubacar Sylla (born 4 September 1992 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a defender.
Sylla made the step into senior football with Stade Malien in 2008. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2008. His most appearances came at AS Cherbourg Football (2012), where he made 11 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 16 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Sylla represented Mali (2013–present).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 2: Mali and France
- Height
- 167 cm — taller than 1% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AS Cherbourg Football (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Senou Coulibaly, Walid Mesloub and Lucas João (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Stade Malien |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 2010–2012 |  LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | AS Cherbourg Football |
Ligue 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012– | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2013– | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2014–2015 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 16 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Boubacar Sylla?
Boubacar Sylla was born on 4 September 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Boubacar Sylla born?
Boubacar Sylla was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Boubacar Sylla play for?
Boubacar Sylla played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Boubacar Sylla played for?
Boubacar Sylla's recorded clubs are Stade Malien, LB Châteauroux, AS Cherbourg Football and R.C. Lens.
How tall is Boubacar Sylla?
Boubacar Sylla is 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Boubacar Sylla play?
Boubacar Sylla played as a defender.
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