Youssuf Sylla

Youssuf Sylla is a forward who operates centrally and began his development in Belgium. He came through Standard de Liège before moving to Torino’s youth setup in 2018, where he played for the U17 and U18 sides through 2020. In August 2020, Sylla joined Zulte Waregem and initially featured for Jong Essevee. His 2022–23 campaign there brought 22 goals in 29 appearances, highlighting his finishing at reserve level. He moved to Charleroi in 2023, making 21 league appearances and scoring three goals in 2023–24. In January 2025, he joined Willem II on loan and played 14 Eredivisie matches without scoring. Sylla then moved to Polish club Jagiellonia Białystok in 2025, continuing his senior career in the Ekstraklasa. At 1.91 metres, Youssuf Sylla provides a tall target for forward play and can use his physicality in duels.