Ousmane Sylla was named the recipient of the MAC Hermann Trophy following the 2024 season, in which Clemson won its second national title in three seasons. Sylla became the fourth Clemson player to win the award, joining Bruce Murray (1987), Wojtek Krakowiak (1998), and Robbie Robinson (2019).A native of Dakar, Senegal, Sylla led the Tigers in goals, assists and points on the season and was also named the MVP for both the ACC Tournament and the College Cup, as well as first team All-ACC, first team All-Atlantic Region and first team All-America.Sylla finished the year ranked 14th nationally in total goals (13), eighth in total assists (10), and fifth in total points (36). He also finished 10th nationally in game-winning goals (5).
Drafted 55th overall in the MLS SuperDraft to the Houston Dynamo F.C.; 2023 MAC Hermann Trophy Winner
Awards & Recognition
2023 Season
2022 Season
2021 Season
2020 Season
2023 (Senior)
2022 (Junior)
2021 (Sophomore)
2020 (Freshman)
Prior to Clemson
Played club soccer with the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) while attending Montverde Academy… will add quality and depth to the Tigers’ midfield group… ended his career with SIMA as one of the most highly touted prep players in the nation.
As an international student-athlete, I am not able to monetize on my NIL while I’m in the United States, but I’d love the opportunity to promote your business while I am back at home!
Sociology
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