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Player Profile: David Silva
- Wednesday, 14 September 2011
- Written by BlueWolf
David Josué Jiménez Silva
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Squad number: 21
Place of birth: Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, Spain
D.O.B. January 8th, 1986
Height: 5’7” / 1.70m
Joined Manchester City: July 14th, 2010
Previous club: Valencia CF
Fee: undisclosed, but rumoured to be around £24m
Signed by: Roberto Mancini
Contract expires: 2014
Notable events
Premier League début: August 14th, 2010 v Spurs (A)
First goal scored: September 16th, 2010 v Red Bull Salzburg (A)
Player of the month during October, November, December 2010
First international app: 2003 FIFA U-17
First senior international app: November 15th, 2006 v Romania
First senior international goal: August 22, 2007 v Greece (two)
Honours
UEFA Euro Under-19 (Spain) 2004
Pedro Zabella Award (Eibar) 2005
Copa del Rey (Valencia) 2008
UEFA Euro (Spain) 2008
FIFA World Cup (Spain) 2010
FA Cup (Man City) 2011
Premier League (Manchester City) 2012
Manchester City 2011-12 (upto season end, 2012)
League apps - 36
League goals - 6
Cup apps - 12
Cup goals - 2
MCFCforum members have their say
“The architect every team needs. A modern day Ali Benarbia. Spots the right pass every time if someone makes the run. Shooting more too, bonus.” Dakeb
“A Manchester City and Premier League legend in the making.” Severedgein
“Heart of the team. It seems impossible, but he just seems to get better and better.” Merlin
“Amazes you every week with just how good he is. Shame he's Spanish - would be first name for England!” II_Blue
“Absolutely brilliant.” Scribbs
