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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive over the first steps, threatens the back line. (conf 0.45)
One of the quicker forwards in the squad over distance. (conf 0.45)
Good change of direction when running at defenders. (conf 0.45)
Handles the running load of a front-line player. (conf 0.45)
Control
Decent control when receiving on the move. (conf 0.45)
Direct runner who beats defenders in space. (conf 0.45)
Wins some physical battles, not a classic hold-up forward. (conf 0.45)
Strikes the ball cleanly and with pace. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Links up adequately, not a combination player. (conf 0.45)
Rarely asked to play long passes. (conf 0.45)
Wide origin but crossing is not a strength. (conf 0.45)
Sees runs, creativity is moderate. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Scored 15 league goals on loan at Pau in 2023-24. (conf 0.45)
Sometimes shoots early, generally reasonable decisions. (conf 0.45)
Runs in behind and attacks the channels well. (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball or long-range specialist role. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Average in the air for a striker. (conf 0.45)
Not a physical ground duel specialist. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Willing to press from the front. (conf 0.45)
Limited defensive output as a forward. (conf 0.45)
Little defensive positioning demand as a striker. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Reasonable composure in front of goal. (conf 0.45)
Mixed decision quality in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Consistent effort across a full season. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No significant injury record found. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Aged 26, some room still to improve. (conf 0.45)
Mali international with Monaco and Utrecht background. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Moussa Sylla is a Mali international striker, born in Étampes, France, who plays through the middle and from wide areas and relies on pace and runs in behind. He came through the AS Monaco academy, made his Ligue 1 debut in April 2018, and then played for FC Utrecht and Caen. A loan at Pau brought a productive 2023-24 season before he joined Schalke 04 on a four-year contract in June 2024. He wears the number 9 shirt and competes for a place in the starting attack.
Scored on his first Ligue 1 start for Monaco, on 6 May 2018 against Caen.
Switched from France youth teams to represent Mali at senior level in 2024.