Tony Sylva: profile
Tony Sylva (born 17 May 1975 in Guédiawaye, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Sylva started out at Gazélec Ajaccio in 1995. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2010. His most appearances came at Lille OSC (2004–2008), where he made 133 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 270 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Sylva represented Senegal (1999–2008), earning 83 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Guédiawaye has produced 15 footballers in our database, including Diafra Sakho, Habib Diarra and Ibrahima Mbaye.
Nationality explained: Why does Tony Sylva play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1995–2010 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Monaco and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 270)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 55% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Trabzonspor (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andy Diouf, Youcef Atal and Edmund Addo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 |  Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 33 | 0 |
| 1995–2004 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 24 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | S.A.S. Épinal |
Ligue 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004–2008 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 133 | 0 |
| 2008–2010 |  Trabzonspor |
Süper Lig | 39 | 0 |
| Total | 270 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2008 |  Senegal |
Senior | 83 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tony Sylva?
Tony Sylva was born on 17 May 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Tony Sylva born?
Tony Sylva was born in Guédiawaye, Senegal.
Which national team does Tony Sylva play for?
Tony Sylva played international football for Senegal. He has 83 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tony Sylva played for?
Tony Sylva's recorded clubs are Gazélec Ajaccio, AS Monaco FC, S.A.S. Épinal, A.C. Ajaccio, Lille OSC and Trabzonspor.
How tall is Tony Sylva?
Tony Sylva is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Tony Sylva play?
Tony Sylva played as a goalkeeper.
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Salif DiaoSenegal · b. 1977
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Khalilou FadigaSenegal · b. 1974
Amdy FayeSenegal · b. 1977
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Ferdinand ColySenegal · b. 1973
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