Bountou Sylla (born 30 January 2000) is a Guinean footballer who plays as a striker for Tamra F.C. and the Guinea women's national football team.
Club career
Sylla played for Liberian side Determine Girls, helping the club win the league. She played in the CAF Champions League after what was described as an " illustrious performance" in the WAFU Zone A qualifiers.
In 2022, Sylla broke the Guinean record for number of goals scored in a single season in the Orange Women's league with 56 total goals. She is also the first Guinean player to win league titles in both women's leagues, as well as the Petro Trade Cup. She was the second Guinean to win the Petro Trade Cup.
International career
Sylla played for the Guinea women's national football team in 2017.
Style of play
Sylla mainly operates as a striker and is known for her speed.
Personal life
Sylla has an older brother who also played football.
She received media attention for not being allowed receive a medal at a Liberian football trophy ceremony due to wearing a Guinean flag. Career statistics Club ClubSeason Division LeagueCupContinental Total AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Determine Girls2021-22LFA Upper Women2256 3225582022-2321212024-25213713442644Total 4393139753103Tamra2022-23Women's Leumit League1412 14122025-261015 1015Total 2427 2427Total career 67120139777130
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