Moussa Sylla

Narrow defeat in World Cup qualifier for Moussa Sylla

Mali and Moussa Sylla were beaten 1-0 by Ghana in a World Cup qualifier on Monday (8/9). The Schalke striker came off the bench in the 81st minute, while Ibrahima Cissé wasn’t called upon.

Internationals

9/9/2025

Moussa Sylla makes substitute appearance in 3-0 World Cup qualifier win with Mali

The Malian national team came out on top 3-0 against Comoros in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday (4/9). Moussa Sylla was brought on in the 84th minute, while Ibrahima Cissé was an unused substitute in the game.

Internationals

9/5/2025

Three Royal Blues set for World Cup Qualifiers

Three FC Schalke 04 players have been called up by their respective national teams to take part in World Cup qualifying fixtures this September. Vitalie Becker has also been included in the Germany U20 squad as they look forward to two exciting international duels. schalke04.de takes a look at the games.

Internationals

9/2/2025

Royal Blues begin preparations for away game in Dresden

FC Schalke 04 trained in front of their fans on Wednesday morning (27/8) as they kicked off preparations for Sunday’s (31/8) away game at Dynamo Dresden.

Team

8/27/2025

Moussa Sylla: We have to be ready next week

In the friendly against Sevilla on Saturday (26/7), Schalke’s Moussa Sylla hammered home a powerful spot kick to halve the deficit to 2-1. Despite the eventual 4-2 defeat to the Spanish side, he was satisfied with the performance and with the five weeks of pre-season. Looking forward to the start of 2. Bundesliga action, the striker seemed just as determined as he was from 12 yards.

Friendly

7/27/2025

S04 duo substituted on during Mali defeat

Moussa Sylla and Ibrahima Cissé suffered a narrow defeat while on duty with the Mali national team on Thursday (5/6). In the end, the full-time whistle blew on a 1-0 victory for DR Congo in the French city of Orléans.

Internationals

6/6/2025

Moussa Sylla named in Mali squad

Mali’s national coach Tom Saintfiet has selected Moussa Sylla in his squad for the upcoming friendly against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Schalke striker will be hoping to win his third cap for his home country.

Internationals

5/28/2025

Moussa Sylla: I want to write my own story

Moussa Sylla made the perfect return to action following a lengthy injury absence in last weekend’s fixture away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth (30/3). The striker netted the stoppage-time equaliser to level the scores at 3-3 and has since spoken to schalke04.de about his take on the game, as well as his aims and an interesting comparison.

2. Bundesliga

4/5/2025

Moussa Sylla and Emil Højlund return to complete parts of team training

Two players returned to team training on Monday (17/3) for the first session during the current international break. Moussa Sylla has now recovered from a muscle fibre strain, while Emil Højlund was also back after his thigh injury.

Team

3/17/2025

Moussa Sylla: I’m as happy about Kenan’s goals as I am about my own

The Royal Blues will be in Belek until 10th January to prepare for the second half of the season. Moussa Sylla spoke to schalke04.de about the first few training sessions in Turkey, what his celebration means and Kenan Karaman’s important role for both him and the team.

Interview

1/5/2025

Moussa Sylla on his chances, goal and celebration

On Saturday (14/12), Moussa Sylla was close to bringing out his celebration on multiple occasions before he was finally able to on 72 minutes. After his equaliser against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the striker put the ball under his shirt and his thumb in his mouth. “The celebration was for my wife. She’s pregnant. We’re really excited about a new addition to the family,” said the 25-year-old. He doesn’t want to say yet if it’s a boy or a girl.

2. Bundesliga

12/15/2024

Moussa Sylla: All the players want more

After missing two games due to injury, Moussa Sylla returned to face SSV Jahn Regensburg and immediately got himself on the scoresheet to make it 2-0, the final scoreline at the VELTINS-Arena. Despite that win, Sylla wasn’t unhappy about it being followed directly by an international break, allowing him and the team to recharge the batteries ahead of the trip to Hamburger SV this Saturday (23/11).

2. Bundesliga

11/22/2024