- Anderson, 37, owes £142,000 in child maintenance; failure to pay could result in 30 days in jail in Brazil.
- If jailed, he may do community service during the day but spend nights in a cell.
- Case involves payments for minors; Anderson has nine children.
- He is also under investigation for £4.7 million in cryptocurrency money laundering.
- Anderson began his career at Gremio, moved to Porto, then Manchester United, where he won major titles including Champions League and Premier League.
- Career disrupted by injuries and disciplinary issues, including fines and falling out of favor post-Ferguson.
- Retired in 2020 after playing for Internacional and a short spell in Turkey.
Former Manchester United star Anderson has been ordered by a Brazilian court to pay £142,000 in child maintenance or risk 30 days in prison.
The 37-year-old Brazilian midfielder was informed of the ruling earlier this month, but the news has only now surfaced. If he fails to pay, Anderson will spend nights in a cell but may leave during the day for community service.
The case involves payments for minor children, with Anderson revealing in 2024 that he has nine children. Meanwhile, he is also being investigated for alleged cryptocurrency money laundering worth £4.7 million, along with seven others.
Anderson’s Football Career Highlights
- Started career at Gremio, moved to Porto at age 17 for €7 million.
- Signed by Manchester United in 2007 after initial work permit issues; assigned No. 8 shirt.
- Won Champions League in 2008, scoring a penalty in the shootout against Chelsea.
- Claimed the Golden Boy award in 2008 and scored the winning penalty in the League Cup final vs Tottenham.
- Won the Premier League title in 2008/09.
Career Struggles & Decline
- Began facing disciplinary issues, including returning to Brazil without permission and being fined £80,000.
- Suffered a serious ACL injury, missing the 2010 World Cup.
- After Ferguson’s retirement, fell out of favor under David Moyes and joined Fiorentina on loan.
- Criticized by former teammate Rafael for poor lifestyle choices, including eating habits.
- Ended his playing career in 2020 after brief stints at Internacional and in Turkey, retiring at age 31.
