Idrissa Sylla

Idrissa Sylla (born 3 December 1990) is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Liga Portugal 2 side Farense and the Guinea national team. He is also referred to as Waddle due to him possessing a similar style of play to Chris Waddle.

Club Career

Le Mans

Sylla was the joint top scorer for Le Mans during the 2011–2012 Ligue 2 season, along with Idir Ouali, scoring 9 league goals.

Zulte Waregem

In August 2013, Sylla joined Belgian team Zulte Waregem on a two-year contract, following Le Mans' fall to the French lower divisions. He was transferred for an estimated fee of €150,000.

Anderlecht

On 2 February 2015, Sylla joined Anderlecht on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Queens Park Rangers

On 30 August 2016, English club Queens Park Rangers announced the signing of Sylla from Anderlecht on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Sylla made his QPR debut on 10 September 2016, coming off the bench in a 1–1 draw with Blackburn Rovers. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 loss against Huddersfield Town on 17 September 2016. He then scored the winner against Fulham in a 2–1 victory.

Despite spending most of his first season at the club in and out of the starting 11, Sylla finished his first season at Loftus Road as the club's top scorer with 10 goals, many of which came from the bench.

Return to Zulte Waregem

On 5 January 2019, Sylla returned to Zulte Waregem for an undisclosed fee on a 2+1⁄2-year contract. On 7 August 2019, he joined Oostende on loan.

North East United

On 20 October 2020, Sylla joined Indian Super League club NorthEast United FC on a one year deal.

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