Fodé Sanassy Sylla (born 16 April 2006) is a French professional football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss Super League club Sion.
Club career Sylla is a product of the youth academies of Roubaix Omnisports and Lens. On 14 June 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Lens until 2026. He joined Yverdon Sport FC on loan in the Swiss Super League for the 2024–25 season to gain experience. Returning to Lens after his loan, he extended his contract with the club on 13 August 2025 until 2028.
On 30 June 2026, Sylla returned to Switzerland and signed a five-year contract with Sion.
International career Born in France, Sylla is of Guinean descent. He played for the France U17s at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLens II2022–23National 380———802023–24National 3202———202Total282———282Lens2023–24Ligue 1000000—002025–26Ligue 14010——50Total401000—50Yverdon (loan)2024–25Swiss Super League28110——291Career total603200000623
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