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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Athletic and lively in transitions, helpful for a wide defender (conf 0.45)
Good pace for a defender in the Dutch second tier (conf 0.45)
Comfortable turning and covering across several roles (conf 0.45)
Plays across the pitch, indicating good running capacity (conf 0.45)
Control
Reasonable control as a defender-turned-versatile player (conf 0.45)
Can carry the ball forward but not a dribbler (conf 0.45)
Average ability to protect the ball under pressure (conf 0.45)
Uncomplicated strike technique, nothing standout (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Safe short passing from wide and central defensive spots (conf 0.45)
Adequate range, not a main creative outlet (conf 0.45)
Capable of crossing from wide, as an occasional full-back option (conf 0.45)
Plays the safe option more often than the creative one (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Rare goal contributor for a defender, focused on defending (conf 0.45)
Takes few shots, so his shot selection is hard to rate reliably (conf 0.45)
Overlapping runs from full-back, not a main feature (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball threat or set-piece duty in public sources (conf 0.45)
Duels
Average in the air for a defender of his size (conf 0.45)
Strong in duels, which suits Eerste Divisie physical level (conf 0.45)
Defense
Applies pressure when stepping up from the back or wide (conf 0.45)
Steady in interceptions and recoveries over several seasons (conf 0.45)
Positionally sound after years in Dutch professional football (conf 0.45)
Mental
Composed enough to play for Guinea and in a title-winning side (conf 0.45)
Makes safe decisions, with a veteran's experience (conf 0.45)
Dependable effort across years and roles (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No notable public injury record, low confidence (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 27 and a Guinea international; little headroom left (conf 0.45)
Guinea international in a title-winning team, now in the Eredivisie (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Sekou Sylla is a Guinean defender born in Schiedam in the Netherlands, who plays for ADO Den Haag. He is a versatile player who can operate as a full-back, in central defence or in midfield and combines athleticism with a steady, defensive approach. He came through Excelsior Maassluis, played for TOP Oss and SC Cambuur, and signed for ADO in August 2024. He has played for the Guinea national team since his debut in March 2022 and was part of the squad that won the 2025-26 Eerste Divisie.
Made his Guinea national team debut on 25 March 2022 in a friendly against South Africa.
Signed with ADO Den Haag on 8 August 2024 after playing for SC Cambuur.