About Abakar Sylla
Born 2002. Abakar Sylla is an Ivorian association football player.
Loubadhe Abakar Sylla (born 25 December 2002) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for French club Strasbourg.
Career Sylla started his career with Ivory Coast side SO Armée. He moved to Belgium side Club Brugge's reserve team Club NXT in September 2021. Sylla made his debut for Club Brugge as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw against R.S.C. Anderlecht at the Jan Breydel Stadium on 22 May 2022. On his UEFA Champions League debut on 7 September 2022, he scored the only goal of the game as Club Brugge secured a 1–0 home win against Bayer Leverkusen.
On 15 July 2023, Sylla joined Ligue 1 club Strasbourg by signing a five-year deal, for a reported club-record fee of €20m plus €2m in add-ons.
On 2 February 2026, Sylla moved on loan to Nantes until the end of the 2025–26 season.
Career statistics Club
International
Honours Club Brugge
Belgian First Division A: 2021–22
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Abakar Sylla?
Ivorian football player
When was Abakar Sylla born?
Abakar Sylla was born on 25 December 2002 in Yamoussoukro.
What is Abakar Sylla's occupation?
Abakar Sylla is an association football player.
What nationality is Abakar Sylla?
Abakar Sylla is Ivorian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abakar Sylla. https://biography.guide/abakar-sylla/
MLA: "Abakar Sylla." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abakar-sylla/.
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