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My Take
David Silva is, for my money, one of the purest footballing artists of his generation. At just 170 cm he turned tight spaces into playgrounds, and his close control and balance made the impossible pass look routine. I love that he came from Arguineguín in the Canary Islands and grew into the brain of Manchester City's most successful era, regularly cited among the Premier League's greatest. He never chased the spotlight with thunderous goals; instead he conducted matches with subtlety and vision. Watching him, you understand that intelligence on the ball can be as thrilling as any highlight-reel strike.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Silva
- Name (Japanese)
- ダビド・シルバ
- Reading
- だびど・しるば
- Born
- January 8, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Arguineguín, Las Palmas, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Silva born?
Born January 8, 1986 (age 40).
Where is David Silva from?
David Silva is from Arguineguín, Las Palmas, Spain.
What does David Silva do?
David Silva works as association football player.
How tall is David Silva?
David Silva is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.