David Silva - Player of the Week
David Silva - Player of the Week
Silva strikes gold!
Manchester City's Spanish magician, David Silva, scored twice to help Manchester City to their biggest win of the season, as they crushed Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Sergio Aguero put City ahead from the penalty spot, before Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko increased City's lead before half-time. In the second half, Silva scored twice in the space of only two minutes, he scored the first after some great work from Aguero and Nasri, and smashed home his second after Aguero knocked the ball down to him off his chest. After Chelsea's shock 1-1 draw at home to Burnley, City are only five points behind their London rivals.
"When he's 100% fit, Silva always makes a difference." Manuel Pelligrini, Manchester City manager.
What do we know about David Silva?
David Josué Jiménez Silva was born in Arguineguín, on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, on 8 January 1986. He played as a goalkeeper as a youngster for his very first club, local side UD San Fernando, before becoming a winger. When he was 14, he moved to Valencia in mainland Spain, and later spent six years as a senior player there. He also played on loan at SD Eibar, who are based in the Basque Country, where he made his professional debut, and Celta de Vigo in Galicia, in the north-west of Spain. Silva moved to Manchester City in the summer of 2010
"I enjoyed six years at Valencia. They discovered me as a footballer and they’ll always be a special club for me." David Silva.
Was Silva part of football's best ever team?
David Silva is part of Spain's 'Golden Generation' of footballers. The name is given to the group of players that played between 2008 and 2012, when Spain won two European Championship titles (2008 and 2012) and the World Cup (2010). They became the first ever team to win three successive international titles. Many believe that this Spanish team was the best team ever, and it was the team that gave the world 'Tiki-taka', a short passing style of play. Silva was an important member of the Spanish squad in all of these wins, and also scored one of the goals in the 2012 European Champioship Final against Italy.
"Silva is an incredible player and Spain has also benefitted from Spanish players playing in England." Xabi Alonso, ex-Liverpool and Spanish international.
What has Silva won with City?
Silva has played a big part in Manchester City's renaissance in recent years and has won all three major domestic honours with City. He has won the Premier League twice (2011/12 and 2013/14), the FA Cup (2011) and the League Cup (2014). He has also been named in the Premier League's team of the season (2010/11) and is the only player to ever win City's Player of the Month award three times in a row (October, November and December 2010).
"David Silva is the best player in the Premier League." Edin Dzeko, Silva's teammate at Manchester City.
How has David Silva's past affected him?
Silva comes from the island of Gran Canaria and grew up playing football on the beach, near his family home. As a child, he was given potatoes and oranges to play football, rather than a ball, and it may be this that improved his amazing close control of the ball. Gran Canaria is a popular destination for tourists and Silva says he was used to talking to foreigners and helping them on the island. He continues to help people today, and is currently helping raise money for PKS, which is a rare genetic disorder that affects children.
"Two English journalists once knocked on the door of my grandmother's house to talk about me. When I called around later in the day, they were sitting there eating her stew and drinking coffee. They couldn't believe it." David Silva.
What do Silva's teammates call him?
David Silva's style of football is often described as magical. His vision and speed of thought and also the tricks he uses, when dribbling the ball past opposition players, is a pleasure to see on the field. His left foot has been described as a wand to unlock defences, so it is probably no surprise that in Manchester they call him Merlin!
What did you understand?
Silva strikes gold!
Manchester City's Spanish magician, David Silva, scored twice to help Manchester City to their biggest win of the season, as they crushed Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Sergio Aguero put City ahead from the penalty spot, before Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko increased City's lead before half-time. In the second half, Silva scored twice in the space of only two minutes, he scored the first after some great work from Aguero and Nasri, and smashed home his second after Aguero knocked the ball down to him off his chest. After Chelsea's shock 1-1 draw at home to Burnley, City are only five points behind their London rivals.
"When he's 100% fit, Silva always makes a difference." Manuel Pelligrini, Manchester City manager.
What do we know about David Silva?
David Josué Jiménez Silva was born in Arguineguín, on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, on 8 January 1986. He played as a goalkeeper as a youngster for his very first club, local side UD San Fernando, before becoming a winger. When he was 14, he moved to Valencia in mainland Spain, and later spent six years as a senior player there. He also played on loan at SD Eibar, who are based in the Basque Country, where he made his professional debut, and Celta de Vigo in Galicia, in the north-west of Spain. Silva moved to Manchester City in the summer of 2010
"I enjoyed six years at Valencia. They discovered me as a footballer and they’ll always be a special club for me." David Silva.
Was Silva part of football's best ever team?
David Silva is part of Spain's 'Golden Generation' of footballers. The name is given to the group of players that played between 2008 and 2012, when Spain won two European Championship titles (2008 and 2012) and the World Cup (2010). They became the first ever team to win three successive international titles. Many believe that this Spanish team was the best team ever, and it was the team that gave the world 'Tiki-taka', a short passing style of play. Silva was an important member of the Spanish squad in all of these wins, and also scored one of the goals in the 2012 European Champioship Final against Italy.
"Silva is an incredible player and Spain has also benefitted from Spanish players playing in England." Xabi Alonso, ex-Liverpool and Spanish international.
What has Silva won with City?
Silva has played a big part in Manchester City's renaissance in recent years and has won all three major domestic honours with City. He has won the Premier League twice (2011/12 and 2013/14), the FA Cup (2011) and the League Cup (2014). He has also been named in the Premier League's team of the season (2010/11) and is the only player to ever win City's Player of the Month award three times in a row (Octoner, November and December 2010).
"David Silva is the best player in the Premier League." Edin Dzeko, Silva's teammate at Manchester City.
How has David Silva's past affected him?
Silva comes from the island of Gran Canaria and grew up playing football on the beach, near his family home. As a child, he was given potatoes and oranges to play football, rather than a ball, and it may be this that improved his amazing close control of the ball. Gran Canaria is a popular destination for tourists and Silva says he was used to talking to foreigners and helping them on the island. He continues to help people today, and is currently helping raise money for PKS, which is a rare genetic disorder that affects children.
"Two English journalists once knocked on the door of my grandmother's house to talk about me. When I called around later in the day, they were sitting there eating her stew and drinking coffee. They couldn't believe it." David Silva.
What do Silva's teammates call him?
David Silva's style of football is often described as magical. His vision and speed of thought and also the tricks he uses, when dribbling the ball past opposition players, is a pleasure to see on the field. His left foot has been described as a wand to unlock defences, so it is probably no surprise that in Manchester they call him Merlin!
Did you know......?
- David Silva was rejected by Real Madrid when he was 12 years old because they thought he was too small.
- Silva's village has a population of only 7,000 people but Carlos Valeron, who won 46 caps for Spain, is also from Arguineguín.
- Silva won the Spanish Cup with Valencia in 2008.
- Before 2008, Spain had only ever won one international competition - the European Championships in 1964.
- Silva usually plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also play as a winger or second striker.
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What do you think?
David Silva was part of Spain's 'Golden Generation'.
Do you think the Spanish team of 2008-2012 is the best team ever? If not, which team is the best?
Are international teams better than club teams?
Is Silva Manchester City's best ever player?
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Comments
03/10/2023
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Is Silva Manchester City's best ever player? No, Erling Haaland should be better
03/10/2023 12:32
Tottenham Hotspur
714
Is Silva Manchester City's best ever player? No, Erling Haaland should be better
21/11/2022
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Sentence
• Tax reduction would have been an impetus to economy, unfortunately it has been rejected by parliament.
21/11/2022 15:06
Tottenham Hotspur
5560
Sentence
• Tax reduction would have been an impetus to economy, unfortunately it has been rejected by parliament.
15/06/2021
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I don't think they were, but certainlly one of the bests at least.
For me, Brazilian national team from 1970 was the best. International teams could be better than club teams, but they just don't have the same amount of time to practice together as a club does. David Silva made history with Man City's shirt, but I can't tell if he was the best ever.
15/06/2021 18:13
Arsenal
1512
I don't think they were, but certainlly one of the bests at least.
For me, Brazilian national team from 1970 was the best. International teams could be better than club teams, but they just don't have the same amount of time to practice together as a club does. David Silva made history with Man City's shirt, but I can't tell if he was the best ever.
22/06/2020
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Nooo way. Clubs are much better than international teams.
I think international break is always boring.
22/06/2020 12:45
Manchester United
6539
Nooo way. Clubs are much better than international teams.
I think international break is always boring.
22/06/2020
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It was a special team and I think it was one of the best ever.
22/06/2020 12:44
Manchester United
6539
It was a special team and I think it was one of the best ever.
20/08/2019
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#ManchesterTheBest
20/08/2019 01:07
Manchester United
119
#ManchesterTheBest
30/05/2017
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I'm from Valencia, where was playing David Silva for six wonderful years.
30/05/2017 15:51
Manchester United
700
I'm from Valencia, where was playing David Silva for six wonderful years.
27/01/2017
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3. Maybe, Silva is very strong and has speed vision on the field
27/01/2017 20:03
Manchester City
205
3. Maybe, Silva is very strong and has speed vision on the field
27/01/2017
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1. I don't agree. Because Barcelona of lead by Pep Gwardiola was more better and interesting in tactical degree.
2. No, club teams always better than international teams because clubs like as Barcelona and Real Madrid have more opportunities and times to developing.
27/01/2017 20:01
Manchester City
205
1. I don't agree. Because Barcelona of lead by Pep Gwardiola was more better and interesting in tactical degree.
2. No, club teams always better than international teams because clubs like as Barcelona and Real Madrid have more opportunities and times to developing.
16/03/2016
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It can change according to country.
I think Man City's best player is Sergio Aguero.
16/03/2016 13:12
Leicester City
1761
It can change according to country.
I think Man City's best player is Sergio Aguero.
16/03/2016
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Yes,I agree.
16/03/2016 13:10
Leicester City
1761
Yes,I agree.
05/12/2015
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International teams are better of course. But some club teams like Barcelona or Bayern Munich could win against many international teams at the moment.
05/12/2015 12:52
Arsenal
3557
International teams are better of course. But some club teams like Barcelona or Bayern Munich could win against many international teams at the moment.
13/11/2015
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It would be nice to watch at least a friendly: the best international team vs he best club team)
13/11/2015 14:12
Arsenal
2453
It would be nice to watch at least a friendly: the best international team vs he best club team)
03/11/2015
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I believe that the team of Milan from the middle of 90-ies was the best ever,
03/11/2015 15:27
Arsenal
3557
I believe that the team of Milan from the middle of 90-ies was the best ever,
24/10/2015
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wOW!!!!!
24/10/2015 20:59
Chelsea
1339
wOW!!!!!