Tommy Sylvestre

Tommy Sylvestre (born 31 August 1946) is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Congo, he represented the Togo national team at international level.

Career Born in Kinshasa, Sylvestre moved to Lomé and began playing club football for local side Étoile Filante de Lomé. He enjoyed success with Étoile Filante, helping the club reach the finals of the 1968 African Cup of Champions Clubs. In 1974, Sylvestre moved to Côte d'Ivoire to finish his career with Stade d'Abidjan and Stella Club d'Adjamé.

Sylvestre made several appearances for the senior Togo national team. He made a penalty save against Ghana that helped Togo reach its first 1972 African Cup of Nations finals, where he would be named the best goalkeeper in the tournament.

In 2006, he was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years.