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Anderson da Silva (born 19 September 1970), better known as Sonny Anderson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. A prolific goalscorer at the club level, he was best known for his spells with Lyon, Monaco (he played most of his abroad career in France, amassing Ligue 1 totals of 221 matches and 138 goals) and Barcelona. He participated with Brazil in the 2001 Confederations Cup, and won a total of six caps for his country, scoring one goal.

Quick facts about Sonny Anderson

  • Full name: Sonny Anderson
  • Born: 1970-09-19
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q313861

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Who is Sonny Anderson?

Anderson da Silva (born 19 September 1970), better known as Sonny Anderson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

What nationality is Sonny Anderson?

Sonny Anderson is Brazil.

When was Sonny Anderson born?

Sonny Anderson was born on 1970-09-19.

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