Yacouba Sylla: profile
Yacouba Sylla (born 29 November 1990 in Étampes, France) is a Malian footballer who plays as a midfielder for R.E. Virton.
Sylla started out at Clermont Foot 63 in 2010. He has played for 13 clubs in 8 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Clermont Foot 63 (2010–2013): 65 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 215 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Sylla has represented Mali (2013–present), earning 16 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Mali, he had represented France U21.
Étampes has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Yanis Begraoui, Moussa Sylla and Jean-Victor Makengo.
Eligibility explained: Why does Yacouba Sylla play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 8: France, United Kingdom, Turkey, Greece, Belgium, Norway, Romania and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (3 in 215)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 60% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- R.E. Virton (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Dominic Adiyiah, John Mensah and Katlego Mphela (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 |  Clermont Foot 63 |
Ligue 2 | 65 | 0 |
| 2013–2015 |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 22 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 |  Kayseri Erciyesspor |
TFF First League | 27 | 1 |
| 2015–2018 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 | Montpellier Hérault Sport Club |
Ligue 2 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017–2018 |  Panathinaikos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 9 | 0 |
| 2018–2019 |  KV Mechelen |
Belgian Pro League | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 |  Strømsgodset TF |
1. divisjon football | 10 | 1 |
| 2019–2020 |  CFR Cluj |
Liga I | 4 | 0 |
| 2020–2021 |  MC Oujda |
Botola Pro 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022–2023 | FC Botoșani |
Liga I | 15 | 0 |
| 2023– | R.E. Virton |
Belgian First Division B | – | – |
| Total | 215 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013– |  Mali |
Senior | 16 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yacouba Sylla?
Yacouba Sylla was born on 29 November 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Yacouba Sylla born?
Yacouba Sylla was born in Étampes, France.
Which national team does Yacouba Sylla play for?
Yacouba Sylla plays international football for Mali. He has 16 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yacouba Sylla played for?
Yacouba Sylla's recorded clubs are Clermont Foot 63, Aston Villa F.C., Kayseri Erciyesspor, Stade Rennais F.C., Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Panathinaikos F.C., KV Mechelen, Strømsgodset TF, CFR Cluj, MC Oujda, SC Bastia and FC Botoșani among others.
What team does Yacouba Sylla play for now?
According to the latest data, Yacouba Sylla plays for R.E. Virton.
How tall is Yacouba Sylla?
Yacouba Sylla is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Yacouba Sylla play?
Yacouba Sylla plays as a midfielder.
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