Abakar Sylla

League: Ligue 1Team: StrasbourgNationality: Ivory Coast
Positions:CBage:~23

Estimated market value (beta)

€27.1m€135.0m
Confidence: 57%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 70.3 / 100 · Confidence = 57%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration78

Quick initial burst for a centre-back. (conf 0.7)

Top speed76

Maintains pace over distance. (conf 0.6)

Agility65

Solid change-of-direction but not highly nimble. (conf 0.6)

Stamina75

Can sustain high intensity through matches. (conf 0.6)

Control

First touch67

Comfortable receiving under pressure. (conf 0.5)

Dribbling55

Can carry the ball out of defence but not a frequent dribbler. (conf 0.5)

Ball shielding68

Uses body effectively to protect possession. (conf 0.5)

Ball striking70

Good strikes on clearances and long balls. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing70

Able to play short passes out from the back. (conf 0.6)

Long passing72

Accurate over longer distances; helpful in progressive passes. (conf 0.6)

Crossing40

Not a regular crosser from deep. (conf 0.4)

Vision62

Sees progressive passing lanes but still developing range. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing35

Rarely in advanced positions and not a natural finisher. (conf 0.4)

Shot selection45

Limited shooting opportunities; generally selective. (conf 0.4)

Off-ball movement75

Good positioning and spatial awareness in defence. (conf 0.6)

Set-piece shot30

Not known for goal threat from set-piece shots. (conf 0.3)

Duels

Aerial81

Strong in aerial duels and defending crosses. (conf 0.7)

Ground duels74

Effective in 1v1 ground challenges. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity68

Engages opponents proactively when out of possession. (conf 0.5)

Defensive disruption78

Good at interceptions and breaking up play. (conf 0.6)

Defensive positioning73

Generally well positioned, with room to refine reading of play. (conf 0.6)

Mental

Composure70

Usually calm under pressure and on the ball. (conf 0.6)

Decision making68

Mostly sound choices; still maturing tactically. (conf 0.6)

Work rate80

High energy and consistent effort across phases. (conf 0.6)

Resilience

Injury reliability85

No well-known chronic issues; generally available. (conf 0.5)

Outlook

Potential83

Young profile with physical tools and room to improve. (conf 0.6)

Reputation52

Recognised regionally but not yet a global name. (conf 0.5)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

A physically imposing, mobile centre-back who combines pace and aerial presence with emerging ball-playing ability. Reads situations proactively, prefers to disrupt attacks through interceptions and timely challenges, and carries the ball out from the back when required. Still developing consistency in positioning and decision-making but projects as a high-upside defender.

Stands out for his athletic profile—rare combination of speed and height for a centre-back from his region.

Cited by scouts as an up-and-coming defensive prospect owing to his ability to drive play forward from deep.

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