How many caps did Tony Sylva win for Senegal?

Tony Sylva won 83 caps for Senegal, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Tony Sylva play for?

AS Monaco (1995–2004), Gazélec Ajaccio (1995–1996), S.A.S. Épinal (1996–1997), A.C. Ajaccio (2000–2001), Lille OSC (2004–2008), Trabzonspor (2008–2010).

Where does Tony Sylva rank among Senegal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Tony Sylva #21 of Senegal's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Tony Sylva

Stalwart GK Right-footed sweeperleader

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1975

Clubs

Gazélec Ajaccio, Lille OSC, Trabzonspor

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Senegal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Thierry Henry got in behind at the death on 31 May 2002 and Sylva blocked him from close range, keeping the 1-0 with which Senegal beat the reigning world champions in their first World Cup match. He started all five games of that quarter-final run, was runner-up and team-of-the-tournament keeper at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations, made CAF's team of the year in 2005, won Ligue 1 with Monaco in 2000 and finished on 83 caps. Career record: 83 caps and 0 goals for Senegal; club career at Gazélec Ajaccio, Lille OSC, Trabzonspor.

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Career record

1995–2004	AS Monaco
1995–1996	Gazélec Ajaccio
1996–1997	S.A.S. Épinal
2000–2001	A.C. Ajaccio
2004–2008	Lille OSC
2008–2010	Trabzonspor
Senegal	83 caps, 0 goals

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Around Sylva in the almanac

One rank above: Salif Diao at #20.

One rank below: Boulaye Dia at #22.

Senegal's editorial top five: Sadio Mané · Kalidou Koulibaly · El Hadji Diouf · Édouard Mendy · Idrissa Gana Gueye.