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Sonny Anderson was born on September 19, 1970 in Goiatuba, Goiás, Brazil. Sonny Anderson is listed as an association football player, association football coach and consultant. The age as of 2026 is 55. The listed height is 186 cm.
My Take
Sonny Anderson is exactly the kind of striker I gravitate toward: a Brazilian goal machine who proved himself far from home. Racking up 138 goals in 221 Ligue 1 matches with Lyon and Monaco, plus a spell at Barcelona, he showed a consistency that few imports sustain abroad. What impresses me is not just the scoring but the longevity and adaptability it took to thrive in France for so long. That he later moved into coaching and consultancy tells me his love of the game outlasted his playing days. A quietly remarkable career that deserves more remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sonny Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- ソニー・アンデルソン
- Reading
- そにー・あんでるそん
- Born
- September 19, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Goiatuba, Goiás, Brazil
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / consultant
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sonny Anderson born?
Born September 19, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Sonny Anderson from?
Sonny Anderson is from Goiatuba, Goiás, Brazil.
What does Sonny Anderson do?
Sonny Anderson works as association football player, association football coach, consultant.
How tall is Sonny Anderson?
Sonny Anderson is 186 cm.
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