Moussa Sylla avoided defeat Schalke 04 this Saturday, December 14, 2024 during the 16th day of the German 2nd division championship. The Malian international snatched a draw for his club against Fortuna in Bundesliga 2 (1-1).
L’25 year old Malian striker is on fire this season in the German second division. He is getting closer and closer to his personal best from last season. Halfway through the season, here is 5 things that you should know about Moussa Sylla.
1. Moussa Sylla discovers the German championship for the first time
The Malian striker signed with the German club on July 2 coming from Pau FC of the Ligue 2 from France. Building on his results in the 2023/2024 campaign, the 25-year-old has gained the trust of the leaders of Schalke 04 and has become an indisputable starter in the club’s attack.
2. Moussa Sylla in the Top 10 top scorers in Bundesliga 2
After 16 days in Bundesliga 2Schalke 04 must be delighted to have signed Moussa Sylla during the summer transfer window. The Malian striker currently has 9 buts a Bundesliga 2 in 15 matches played under the colors of his new team. Sylla is currently the 2nd top scorer for Schalke 04 and the 6th top scorer in the German second division. He could beat his personal best from last season. He registered 15 goals in Ligue 2 with Pau FC during the 2023/204 campaign.
3. Moussa Sylla, best Malian striker in Europe
Although he is in the second division, the Schalke 04 player is currently the Malian having scored the most goals with his club in Europe.
4. Moussa Sylla is a former French international
Moussa Sylla is a dual national Franco-Malian. He successively went through the France’s U16, U18, U19 and U20 selections. In June 2024, the former Pau FC striker was summoned for the first time to the Mali national team as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He responded favorably to the call from his country of origin. Moussa Sylla plays his first match with the Eagles of Mali June 11 against Madagascar.
5. Moussa Sylla is the brother of Yacouba Sylla
Moussa Sylla follows in his footsteps big brother Yacouba Sylla. Yacouba is also a Malian international. Aged 34, theformer Montpellier player received his first summons in the national team of Mali in 2012. He played his first match with the Eagles in 2014 against Rwanda during the qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. Yacouba Sylla would later become the captain of the Mali national team with whom he played a total of 18 matches.
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