Yacouba Sylla
Born: November 29, 1990 (age 33)
Height: 6' 0" (184cm)
Hometown: Etampes, France
Nationality: 
Malian
MalianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2015 | Aston Villa |
| → 2014-2015 | Kayseri Erciyesspor (loan) | |
| 2015-2018 | Rennes | |
| International | 2012- | Mali |
Sports Mole has 39 articles about Yacouba Sylla. Articles 1 to 39:
Team News: Nicolas De Preville, David Ngog continue Reims partnership
Hosts Reims continue with their strike partnership of Nicolas De Preville and David Ngog up top as they welcome travelling Rennes to the Stade Auguste Delaune in Ligue 1.
Nov 28, 18:17
Half-Time Report: Rennes keeping out PSG
Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes reach the half-time interval without making a breakthrough in their Ligue 1 clash.
Oct 30, 20:19
Nice clinch fourth successive win
Nice claim a fourth successive Ligue 1 win by storming to a 4-1 victory over Rennes.
Oct 18, 21:56
Troyes still searching for first win after draw at Rennes
Rennes come from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Troyes.
Sep 26, 20:53
Giovanni Sio scores late Rennes equaliser at Gazelec Ajaccio
Rennes score a late equaliser to deny Gazelec Ajaccio the win at the Stade Ange-Casanova.
Sep 23, 20:28
Yacouba Sylla joins Rennes
Yacouba Sylla ends his spell at Aston Villa by signing a four-year contract with Ligue 1 outfit Rennes.
Jun 22, 20:07
Yacouba Sylla loaned out by Aston Villa
Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla signs a season-long loan deal with Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor.
Jul 14, 17:06
Report: Yacouba Sylla to join Kayseri Erciyesspor on loan
A report claims that Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla will join Kayseri Erciyesspor on loan this summer.
Jul 12, 15:05
Paul Lambert understands Yacouba Sylla frustration
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert claims that he understands why Yacouba Sylla is frustrated at not playing more this season.
Apr 30, 15:18
Yacouba Sylla 'frustrated' by lack of football at Aston Villa
Yacouba Sylla admits that he is 'frustrated' by a lack of first-team action at Aston Villa this season.
Apr 9, 18:29
Team News: Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck lead line for Manchester United
Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney start up front for Manchester United in today's clash against Aston Villa.
Dec 15, 12:54
Team News: One change for West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion make one change to the side that drew 2-2 with Chelsea for the visit of Aston Villa.
Nov 25, 19:18
Aston Villa score two late goals to beat Cardiff City
Leandro Bacuna and Libor Kozak both score as Aston Villa beat Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park.
Nov 9, 16:58
Half-Time Report: No breakthrough at Villa Park
Aston Villa create more opportunities than Cardiff City but it remains goalless at Villa Park.
Nov 9, 15:48
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor returns for Aston Villa
Gabby Agbonlahor is back for Aston Villa, but Robbie Brady misses out for Hull City.
Oct 5, 14:31
Yacouba Sylla: Premier League is "another world"
Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla describes the Premier League as "another world" and says that the division is the best in the world.
Aug 22, 03:58
Paul Lambert: 'Yacouba Sylla to miss Aston Villa opener'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that midfielder Yacouba Sylla will miss the club's opening Premier League fixture with Arsenal through injury.
Aug 16, 12:34
Paul Lambert: 'We deserved to win'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side should have beaten Chelsea at Villa Park this afternoon.
May 11, 15:23
Frank Lampard brace earns Chelsea crucial win
Frank Lampard's landmark goal earns Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Villa Park, with Christian Benteke and Ramires both dismissed either side of half time.
May 11, 14:41
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke puts Aston Villa ahead against 10-man Chelsea
A composed finish from Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Chelsea after 45 minutes at Villa Park, with the visitors down to 10 men as Ramires is dismissed.
May 11, 13:32
Preview: Norwich City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Norwich City and Aston Villa.
May 2, 10:19
Football Association reject Stephane Sessegnon appeal
The Football Association reject Sunderland's appeal against Stephane Sessegnon's red card that he picked up against Aston Villa on Monday.
May 1, 17:07
Sunderland appeal Stephane Sessegnon red card
Sunderland and Stephane Sessegnon challenge the red card that the attacker received against Aston Villa.
Apr 30, 15:52
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks over Aston Villa's big win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday night.
Apr 29, 22:41
Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires heavy Aston Villa win
Aston Villa hit Sunderland for six as a Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires Paul Lambert's men to a 6-1 rout.
Apr 29, 21:54
Team News: Craig Gardner returns to face former club
Craig Gardner returns from suspension to start for Sunderland against his former club Aston Villa.
Apr 29, 19:35
Aston Villa fightback downs Reading
Aston Villa score twice in 10 minutes to claim all three points at Reading.
Mar 9, 16:52
Team News: Ron Vlaar returns for Aston Villa
Aston Villa recall Ron Vlaar and start with January signing Yacouba Sylla at Reading this afternoon.
Mar 9, 14:20
Preview: Reading vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's crucial Premier League encounter at the bottom of the table between Reading and Aston Villa.
Mar 7, 15:50
Fabian Delph: 'Yacouba Sylla ready to make impact'
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph believes that new signing Yacouba Sylla is ready to start his first game for the club.
Feb 28, 13:00
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Yacouba Sylla is a hard man'
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor reveals that new signing Yacouba Sylla has become the new "hard man" at Villa Park.
Feb 22, 06:33
Team News: Victor Anichebe preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton
Victor Anichebe is once again preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton as they take on Aston Villa, who make three changes to their starting lineup.
Feb 2, 14:50
Paul Lambert: 'New signings will lift us'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side's new signings can give the whole club a lift in their battle to avoid relegation.
Feb 2, 08:43
Paul Lambert: "All that matters is winning"
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that he is more concerned with the points than the performance against Everton.
Feb 2, 03:43
Yacouba Sylla: 'Aston Villa challenge excites me'
Yacouba Sylla says that he is "excited" by the prospect of playing for Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 03:29
Yacouba Sylla, Simon Dawkins to feature at Everton
Yacouba Sylla and Simon Dawkins are poised to make their debuts for Aston Villa, having been included in Paul Lambert's provisional squad for Saturday's trip to Everton.
Feb 1, 13:33
Paul Lambert pleased with Yacouba Sylla signing
Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa's new signing Yacouba Sylla has the physical strength to do well in the Premier League.
Feb 1, 02:25
Aston Villa announce signing of Yacouba Sylla
Aston Villa announce that they have signed midfielder Yacouba Sylla on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
Jan 31, 16:22
Yacouba Sylla agrees Aston Villa move?
Reports suggest Yacouba Sylla could be heading to the Premier League as Aston Villa look to complete a deal for the Clermont midfielder before Thursday's transfer deadline.
Jan 31, 03:18
