1. Yacouba Sylla subsequently appeared as a starter in the team's next seven matches.
13 Facts About Yacouba Sylla
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On 14 July 2014, Yacouba Sylla joined Turkish Super Lig club Kayseri Erciyesspor on a season-long loan.
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On 22 June 2015, Yacouba Sylla joined Rennes on a four-year deal, after two years at Aston Villa where he made only 22 league appearances.
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On 17 January 2018, Yacouba Sylla signed a contract with YR KV Mechelen until 2021.
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On 27 October 2020, Yacouba Sylla joined Botola side MC Oudja on a two-year deal.
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On 13 December 2021, Yacouba Sylla signed for Ligue 2 side Bastia on a contract until the end of the season.
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On 26 July 2022, Yacouba Sylla joined Botosani in Romania with a one-year contract with an option to extend.
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Yacouba Sylla spend one and a half year as a free agent, before he on 7 January 2025, signed with Championnat National club LB Chateauroux.
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Yacouba Sylla was born in France but has Malian heritage, which meant that he was eligible to represent either France or Mali.
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Yacouba Sylla was a late substitute for Antoine Griezmann and played the final few minutes of the game.
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Yacouba Sylla first played in an unofficial friendly against the national team of Brittany, France, a side not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA on 28 May 2013.
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Yacouba Sylla replaced Wolverhampton Wanderers player Tongo Doumbia in the 70th minute.
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Yacouba Sylla is the older brother of the France youth international Moussa Yacouba Sylla.