Kanu (Brazilian footballer)

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Kanu
Personal information
Full name	Rubenilson dos Santos da Rocha
Date of birth	September 23, 1987 (1987-09-23) (age 20)
Place of birth	Brazil
Playing position	forward
Club information
Current club	RSC Anderlecht
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2008-	Grêmio Barueri → CA Juventus RSC Anderlecht	? (2) 0 (0)
National team2
	Brazil	0 (0)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 May 2008. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 31 May 2008. * Appearances (Goals)

Kanu (born September 23, 1987) is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Belgian Jupiler League side RSC Anderlecht. His previous team was Grêmio Recreativo Barueri.

Before signing at Anderlecht, Kanu was on trial with FC Groningen. Even though the staff were convinced of his skills, Kanu wasn't offered a contract as he didn't match the profile of the striker Groningen were searching at that time.

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