Tony Sanneh
Player - Inaugural Class of 2002

Milwaukee Rampage 1994, Minnesota Thunder 1995-96

US National Team: 1997-Present
Has gone from the A-League to MLS to the German Bundesliga while establishing himself as a key contributor for the USA. Sanneh was a key player in the 2002 FIFA World Cup with superb play and a touch of offense, setting up former Milwaukee Rampage teammate Brian McBride for what proved to be the game-winning goal against Portugal, a tournament favorite, for the 3-2 win. First Appearance: January 9, 1997, vs. China. First Goal: February 6, 1999, vs. Germany.

Bundesliga: 1998-Present
Sanneh has been playing in the Bundesliga since his 1998 campaign with DC United. He signed with Hertha Berlin in February of 1999 and helped the team reach the 2000 UEFA Champions League playing in five of their last six games (3-0-2). He scored once each in league and cup play the following year as well as playing in six Champions League games. In his third season, he saw action in UEFA Cup matches twice. He was transferred to FC Nurnberg after three seasons with Hertha Berlin.

Major League Soccer: 1996-98
Sanneh was a key figure in DC United's two MLS Cup victories, scoring the game-winner in the 1997 final and the equalizer in the 1996 championship won in overtime.

National Professional Soccer League: 1994-95
Sanneh was the runner-up for the Rookie of the Year award after scoring 27 goals and 35 assists indoors for the Chicago Power.

United Soccer Leagues: 1994-96
Sanneh was a premier forward for the Milwaukee Rampage and Minnesota Thunder, scoring 33 goals in two and one-third seasons. He finished third on Rampage scoring table with 41 points (14 goals, 13 assists) in 1994 and was the leading scorer for Minnesota in 1995 with 58 points (18 goals, 22 assists). He scored one goal in six games in 1996 before signing with Major League Soccer, but returned to play in the 1996 USL All-Star game hosted by Minnesota.




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