Youssuf Sylla - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€750.00K

Height

None

Weight

None

Nationality

Belgium

Next League Match

Sporting Charleroi vs Genk (H)

28 February 2025

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Youssuf Sylla Scout Report

Youssuf Sylla, the young Belgian striker leading the line for Sporting Charleroi, presents a curious case in this season's Pro League A. His style of play highlights a significant reliance on ball retention and progressive carrying—both sitting comfortably above average for his position. This suggests he's adept at maintaining possession and advancing play, essential traits for a modern forward. However, his goal efficiency and finishing prowess lag considerably, hovering below the desired mark, which starkly contrasts his occasional flashes of goal threat. This can be partly attributed to his low rate of shooting and unexpected inconsistency in goal contributions, which is surprising for a striker. Sylla's minimal ball recovery also indicates a lack of defensive contribution, an aspect critical for comprehensive forward play in today's tactical frameworks. While his pass accuracy also shows room for improvement, his composure in retaining the ball remains promising. In summary, Sylla shows potential as a holding forward, but his scout report indicates there's still work needed in refining his attacking instincts and contribution.

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Youssuf Sylla Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Youssuf Sylla took 13 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.94, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.