David Silva

David Silva

Spanish

Personal Information

Full Name David Josue Silva Jimenez
Date of Birth January 8, 1986
Nationality Spanish
Height 1.73m (5 ft 7 in)
Role Central Midfielder
Past Team(s)

David Silva News

“He has the potential to be one of the best in history” - Ex-Manchester City star heaps praise on Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal “He has the potential to be one of the best in history” - Ex-Manchester City star heaps praise on Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal
“He has the potential to be one of the best in history” - Ex-Manchester City star heaps praise on Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal
"Would be perfect for me" - Erling Haaland names two Manchester City legends he'd like to have played with "Would be perfect for me" - Erling Haaland names two Manchester City legends he'd like to have played with
"Would be perfect for me" - Erling Haaland names two Manchester City legends he'd like to have played with 
"As soon as the ball rolled, you couldn't get it off him" - Ex-Manchester City captain pays tribute to former teammate David Silva after retirement "As soon as the ball rolled, you couldn't get it off him" - Ex-Manchester City captain pays tribute to former teammate David Silva after retirement
"As soon as the ball rolled, you couldn't get it off him" - Ex-Manchester City captain pays tribute to former teammate David Silva after retirement
Sergio Aguero sends hearwarming message to former Manchester City teammate David Silva as he announces retirement from football Sergio Aguero sends hearwarming message to former Manchester City teammate David Silva as he announces retirement from football
Sergio Aguero sends hearwarming message to former Manchester City teammate David Silva as he announces retirement from football
"Only real magicians do magic" - Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos sends heartfelt message to David Silva as he announces retirement "Only real magicians do magic" - Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos sends heartfelt message to David Silva as he announces retirement
"Only real magicians do magic" - Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos sends heartfelt message to David Silva as he announces retirement

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Premier League Transfer News: David Silva Confirms He'll Leave Man City After The 2019/20 Season
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Premier League Transfer News: David Silva Confirms He'll Leave Man City After The 2019/20 Season
Man City News - David Silva - One More Season!
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Man City News - David Silva - One More Season!
David Silva | Man City 2018/19 Season Revie
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David Silva | Man City 2018/19 Season Revie
FA cup Final: Man City 6 vs 0 Watford - We are the best team there has been in this league | Post Match Fan Interviews
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FA cup Final: Man City 6 vs 0 Watford - We are the best team there has been in this league | Post Match Fan Interviews
Man City 6 vs 0 Watford - The way we play football is Unreal!!! | Post Match Fan Interviews
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Man City 6 vs 0 Watford - The way we play football is Unreal!!! | Post Match Fan Interviews

David Silva: A Brief Biography


Background

David Josue Jimenez Silva is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Manchester City in the English Premier League and the Spain national team. He was born on 8th January 1986 and hails from the fishing village of Arguineguin, in Canary Islands, Spain.


Career

Silva started playing football in the youth team of UD San Fernando as a nine year old. Surprisingly, he initially played as a goalkeeper, but became a winger later. At the age of 14, he accepted an offer to join Valencia’s youth academy. He went on to become an automatic starter for Valencia at the young age of 20, after impressive loan stints with Eibar and Celta Vigo. After spending six seasons at Valencia, he moved to his current club, Manchester City in the summer of 2010. Since then, he has been representing the English side and has won every domestic trophy on offer.

On the international front, Silva has been capped more than a hundred times and was a vital cog of the Spanish team as they won three consecutive international trophies between 2008 and 2012.


Position and Playing Style

Silva plays as a central midfielder for his club and country. Dubbed ‘Merlin’ or ‘El Mago’ meaning the magician, Silva's creativity on the ball has gained him plenty of plaudits. A technically proficient player, he boasts of an excellent first touch and dribbling capability which allows him to retain possession in the tightest of places.



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