Kanu (footballer, born 1987)

Rubenilson dos Santos da Rocha (born 23 September 1987), commonly known as Kanu, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian club Zelzate.

Club career
Before signing at Anderlecht, Kanu was on trial with FC Groningen. On 13 December 2008, he was loaned out to Cercle Brugge and on 30 June 2009 returned to Anderlecht.

In February 2014, Kanu agree to switch to Russian Premier League side Terek Grozny.

On 23 June 2017, Kanu signed a deal with the Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia. He made his debut on 10 September 2017 against Ethnikos Achna on the 2017–18 First Division season and gave an assist to Matt Derbyshire for the winning goal.

On 31 January 2023, Kanu joined Diest in Belgium.

Personal life
Kanu chose his football name as a reference to Nwankwo Kanu.