Idrissa Sylla: profile
Idrissa Sylla (born 3 December 1990 in Conakry, Guinea) is a Guinean footballer who plays as a forward for KV Oostende.
Sylla started out at Le Mans F.C. in 2009. He has played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at S.V. Zulte Waregem (2013–2015): 47 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 74 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Sylla has represented Guinea (2012–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 15 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Conakry has produced 172 footballers in our database, including Naby Keïta, Ilaix Moriba and Amadou Diawara.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (21 in 74)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 87% of Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- KV Oostende (07 Aug 2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Michael Essien, Samuel Adegbenro and Souaibou Marou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 |  Le Mans F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2010–2011 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 27 | 7 |
| 2013–2015 |  S.V. Zulte Waregem |
Belgian Pro League | 47 | 14 |
| 2015– | R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 2019– | KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 74 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– |  Guinea |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Nov 2015 | Guinea 2–0 Namibia | 43 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Idrissa Sylla?
Idrissa Sylla was born on 3 December 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Idrissa Sylla born?
Idrissa Sylla was born in Conakry, Guinea.
Which national team does Idrissa Sylla play for?
Idrissa Sylla plays international football for Guinea.
Which clubs has Idrissa Sylla played for?
Idrissa Sylla's recorded clubs are Le Mans F.C., SC Bastia, S.V. Zulte Waregem, R.S.C. Anderlecht and KV Oostende.
What team does Idrissa Sylla play for now?
According to the latest data, Idrissa Sylla plays for KV Oostende.
How tall is Idrissa Sylla?
Idrissa Sylla is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Idrissa Sylla play?
Idrissa Sylla plays as a forward.
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