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Lorient

Dembo Sylla

Position
Centre-back
Nationality
Guinea
Height
175 cm
Games
9
9 starts
Minutes
786
87 a game
Goals
0
0.1 xG
Assists
0
0.4 xA

Player profile

786 min · vs 275 centre-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Reading, active centre-back

Sylla reads the game well, with interceptions at percentile 81, and tackles a fair amount. He finds a pass, with key passes at percentile 78. He recovers few loose balls, his pass accuracy is low and he offers no threat at set pieces. From 786 minutes.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • Reads the play. 1.83 interceptions per 90, percentile 81.

  • Steps in. 1.83 tackles per 90, percentile 69.

  • Finds a pass. 0.46 key passes per 90, percentile 78.

Areas for development

  • Few recoveries. 2.40 recoveries per 90, percentile 8.

  • Loose passing. Pass accuracy of 85.4%, percentile 22.

  • No threat at set pieces. 0.23 shots per 90, percentile 12.

Similar players

  • Michel Diaz TroyesShots 12 v 21 and passes into the final third 26 v 23.
  • Jaydee Canvot Crystal PalaceShots 12 v 8 and interceptions 81 v 83.
  • Ahmed Touba Le HavreExpected assists 76 v 79 and tackles 69 v 66.

Against 279 centre-backs

Against the rest

How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of centre-backs with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle

Top fifth in 1 of 15 measures.

Touches, shots and positions

On the pitch

Busiest in the own third, right (23%), average spot right wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 39%, Middle third 43%, Final third 19%

Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Ligue 19786000.110.110.42247.07

9 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 7.07
Oldest to newest
Best: 7.7 v Monaco, 18 Oct. Hover or tap a bar.