Born in France on the 1st of December 1993, Mohamad Sylla is a versatile midfielder who predominantly takes up a role as a central defensive midfielder for Livingston. With a stature of 6ft 2in (1.89m) and a weight of 12st 10lb (81kg), he is a rather imposing figure in the heart of the pitch. Dressed in the number 24 jersey, Sylla has come a long way in his career, currently deemed to hold a market value of around £85k according to Transfermarkt.
Sylla's professional journey started in July 2013 when he joined Entente SSG in the lower divisions of French football. From there he made a transfer move to Oldham Athletic in England's League Two in January 2019, this time for an undisclosed fee. In July 2020, Sylla returned to France, signing a contract with Laval in the Ligue 2.
Within a year, in October 2021, he was back in the United Kingdom, this time with Aldershot Town in the National League, and in August 2022, he made yet another move, joining Hartlepool United, still within the National League. His performances in the 2022-2023 season were notable, with a tally of 28 first-team appearances and one goal to his name in league matches.
Sylla's journey continued in August 2023, this time north of the border to Dundee in Scottish Premiership, once again for an undisclosed fee. During his time at Dundee, he made considerable contributions, with 24 first-team appearances in the 2023-24 season, and as many as 33 in the following season.
In July 2025, he moved to Livingston, another Scottish Premiership team. In his current season, 2025-26, Sylla has made 21 first-team appearances and managed to find the back of the net once in league matches. He has also played a part in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Livingston, with four starts and one appearance as a substitute.
