Tommy Sylvestre

Footballer (born 1946)

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Tommy Sylvestre: profile

Tommy Sylvestre (born 31 August 1946 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Sylvestre made the step into senior football with Étoile Filante (Lomé) in 1964. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1964 and 1982.

At international level, Sylvestre represented Togo (1971–1972).

Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.

Nationality explained: Why does Tommy Sylvestre play for Togo?

Key facts

Senior international debut
1971 (aged about 25)
Club career
1964–1982 (19 seasons)
Countries played in
2: Togo and Ivory Coast
Shares a birthday with
Christopher Katongo, Mahamane Traoré and Ibrahim Diakité (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1964–1974 Étoile Filante (Lomé) Togolese Championnat National – –
1974–1979 Stade d'Abidjan Ligue 1 – –
1979–1982 Stella Club d'Adjamé Ligue 1 – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1971–1972 Togo Senior ––

Frequently asked questions

How old is Tommy Sylvestre?

Tommy Sylvestre was born on 31 August 1946, which makes him 80 years old.

Where was Tommy Sylvestre born?

Tommy Sylvestre was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Which national team does Tommy Sylvestre play for?

Tommy Sylvestre played international football for Togo.

Which clubs has Tommy Sylvestre played for?

Tommy Sylvestre's recorded clubs are Étoile Filante (Lomé), Stade d'Abidjan and Stella Club d'Adjamé.

What position does Tommy Sylvestre play?

Tommy Sylvestre played as a goalkeeper.

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