David da Silva

David da Silva
Personal information
Full name	David Aparecido da Silva
Date of birth	12 November 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Guarulhos, Brazil
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Persib Bandung
Number	19
Senior career*
Years	Team
2011	Birkirkara
2011	Shelbourne
2013	Catanduvense
2014	Mazembe
2014–2015	Al Khaleej
2015–2016	Al-Mussanah
2016–2017	Al-Orobah
2016	→ Zweigen Kanazawa (loan)
2017	→ Qadsia (loan)
2017–2018	Al-Khor
2018	Persebaya Surabaya
2019	Pohang Steelers
2019–2020	Persebaya Surabaya
2021	Terengganu
2021–	Persib Bandung
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 January 2025

David Aparecido da Silva (born 12 November 1989), commonly known as David da Silva, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 1 club Persib Bandung.

Career

Shelbourne

On 11 August 2011, Da Silva signed a contract with League of Ireland club Shelbourne. He made his League of Ireland debut on 13 August 2011 as he came on as a substitute in the 86th minute for Philip Hughes in a 3–1 win over Longford Town.^[2]^[3] He played his first home game for Drumcondra-based club at the Tolka Park on 3 October 2011 in a 4–3 win over Limerick in the quarter-finals of the 2011 FAI Cup.^[4] He came on as a substitute in the 89th minute for Hughes in a 1–1 draw against St Patrick's Athletic in the semi-finals.^[5]

Persebaya Surabaya

In 2018, Da Silva was signed for Persebaya Surabaya to play in Indonesia President's Cup and Liga 1 in the 2018 season, Da Silva made his Persebaya debut in a pre-season 2018 Indonesia President's Cup against Madura United on 28 January 2018^[6] On 30 March 2018, Da Silva made his league debut as a substitute by Rishadi Fauzi in a 1–1 draw against Persela Lamongan. And he also scored his first goal for the team, he scored in the 70th minute at Surajaya Stadium.^[7] On 13 April, Da Silva scored his first Persebaya hat-trick in a 1–4 away win against TIRA-Persikabo at Sultan Agung Stadium.^[8] On 5 August, Da Silva scored a brace in Persebaya's 3–1 home win against Persela Lamongan.^[9] On 22 September, Da Silva scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 victory at PS Mitra Kukar, become a player with second hat-trick for the club at the season, he also scored his third hat-trick for the club in a 2–5 away win against Bali United on 18 November.^[8]

While he had a good season in his first year in Indonesia with 23 league appearances and scored 20 goals from a total of 60 goals with Persebaya in 2018 Liga 1, Da Silva decided to South Korea at the end of the contract year.^[10]

Pohang Steelers

On 9 January 2019, Da Silva signed a one-year contract with K League 1 club Pohang Steelers.^[11] He made his league debut for Pohang Steelers when he was part of the starting lineup of a 2019 K League 1 match against FC Seoul on 3 March 2019 at Seoul World Cup Stadium.^[12] On 10 March, Da Silva scored his first league goal for Pohang Steelers in a 1–2 away lose over Gimcheon Sangmu at Pohang Steel Yard.^[13]

Honours

Persebaya Surabaya

East Java Governor Cup: 2020^[14]

Persib Bandung

Liga 1: 2023–24^[15]

Individual

Kuwaiti Premier League Top Goalscorer: 2016–17^[16]
Liga 1 Team of the Season: 2018,^[17] 2022–23,^[18] 2023–24^[19]
Liga 1 Best Goal: 2019^[20]
Liga 1 Top Goalscorer: 2023–24^[21]
Liga 1 Player of the Month: December 2022,^[22] January 2023,^[22] October 2023,^[23] April 2024^[24]
APPI Indonesian Football Award Best 11: 2022–23, 2023–2024^[25]^[26]
APPI Indonesian Football Award Best Forward: 2022–23, 2023–2024^[25]^[26]

References

^ "David da Silva: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
^ "Longford Town 1 - 3 Shelbourne". extratime.ie. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
^ "LONGFORD TOWN VS. SHELBOURNE 1 - 3". SOCCERWAY.
^ "SHELBOURNE VS. LIMERICK 4 - 3". SOCCERWAY.
^ "SHELBOURNE VS. ST PATRICK'S 1 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
^ "Alasan David da Silva Bergabung ke Persebaya". bola.kompas.com. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ "David da Silva Senang Cetak Gol dalam Debut Bersama Persebaya" (in Indonesian). Bola Tempo. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ ^a ^b "David da Silva Jadi Pemain Paling Sering Cetak Hattrick di Liga 1 2018". www.bola.com. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
^ "Persebaya Bangkit, Bungkam Persela di Gelora Bung Tomo". Jawa Pos. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ "David da Silva Tinggalkan Persebaya Demi Klub Korea Selatan?". Radar Bogor (in Indonesian). 27 December 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ "Komentar David da Silva Setelah Resmi Gabung Pohang Steelers". www.bola.com (in Indonesian). 9 January 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ "FC Seoul VS. Pohang Steelers 2 - 0". Soccerway. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ "Pohang Steelers VS. Gimcheon Sangmu 1 - 2". Soccerway. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^ "Juara!!!". www.persebaya.id. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
^ "Persib Bandung Juara Liga 1 2023/2024". CNN Indonesia. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
^ "دوري VIVA الكويت". www.kooora.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
^ "Tim Terbaik Go-Jek Liga 1 2018". liga-indonesia.id. Retrieved 22 December 2018.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Henrikus, Matius Niko (20 April 2023). "Best XI of the Season Liga 1 2022/2023, PSM dan Persija Sumbang Pemain Terbanyak, Persib Cuma Kirim Satu". Ponorogo News. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
^ Bagaskara, Bima (5 June 2024). "Pemain Persib Dominasi Best XI Liga 1 2023/2024". detik.com. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
^ "Daftar Peraih Penghargaan Liga 1 2019 | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
^ Baskoro, Bayu (31 May 2024). "Penghargaan Liga 1 2023/2024: Rivera Best Player, Da Silva Top Skor". Detik.com (in Indonesian).
^ ^a ^b Agustini, Ni Luh Putu Rastiti Era (13 June 2023). "Penghargaan David da Silva Sepanjang Liga 1 2022/2023, Siap Tambah Trofi di Liga 1 2023/2024". Tribunnews. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
^ Afifah, Fia (2 December 2023). "David da Silva Kembali Dinobatkan Jadi Player Of The Month, Tumpuan Persib Bandung di Lini Depan". Radar Cianjur. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
^ Snaz, Erwin (27 May 2024). "David da Silva dan Ciro Alves Raih Penghargaan Pemain Terbaik Bulan April 2024". Bola.com. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Indonesia 11 FOTM: Fans Favourite Footballer Liga 1, Januari 2023". 6 February 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Indonesia 11 FOTM: Fans Favourite Footballer Liga 1, June 2024". appi-online.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.

External links

David da Silva at Soccerway
David da Silva – UEFA competition record (archive)
David da Silva at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
David da Silva - Birkirkara FC
David da Silva at Kooora.com (in Arabic) (archived in English at Goalzz.com)
David da Silva - EUROSPORT

[1] "David da Silva: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

[2] "Longford Town 1 - 3 Shelbourne". extratime.ie. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.

[3] "LONGFORD TOWN VS. SHELBOURNE 1 - 3". SOCCERWAY.

[4] "SHELBOURNE VS. LIMERICK 4 - 3". SOCCERWAY.

[5] "SHELBOURNE VS. ST PATRICK'S 1 - 1". SOCCERWAY.

[6] "Alasan David da Silva Bergabung ke Persebaya". bola.kompas.com. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[7] "David da Silva Senang Cetak Gol dalam Debut Bersama Persebaya" (in Indonesian). Bola Tempo. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[silva-8] "David da Silva Jadi Pemain Paling Sering Cetak Hattrick di Liga 1 2018". www.bola.com. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2018.

[9] "Persebaya Bangkit, Bungkam Persela di Gelora Bung Tomo". Jawa Pos. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[10] "David da Silva Tinggalkan Persebaya Demi Klub Korea Selatan?". Radar Bogor (in Indonesian). 27 December 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[11] "Komentar David da Silva Setelah Resmi Gabung Pohang Steelers". www.bola.com (in Indonesian). 9 January 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[12] "FC Seoul VS. Pohang Steelers 2 - 0". Soccerway. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[13] "Pohang Steelers VS. Gimcheon Sangmu 1 - 2". Soccerway. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.

[14] "Juara!!!". www.persebaya.id. Retrieved 13 March 2020.

[15] "Persib Bandung Juara Liga 1 2023/2024". CNN Indonesia. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.

[16] "دوري VIVA الكويت". www.kooora.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.

[timterbaik-17] "Tim Terbaik Go-Jek Liga 1 2018". liga-indonesia.id. Retrieved 22 December 2018.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[18] Henrikus, Matius Niko (20 April 2023). "Best XI of the Season Liga 1 2022/2023, PSM dan Persija Sumbang Pemain Terbanyak, Persib Cuma Kirim Satu". Ponorogo News. Retrieved 7 June 2024.

[19] Bagaskara, Bima (5 June 2024). "Pemain Persib Dominasi Best XI Liga 1 2023/2024". detik.com. Retrieved 7 June 2024.

[20] "Daftar Peraih Penghargaan Liga 1 2019 | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 22 December 2019.

[21] Baskoro, Bayu (31 May 2024). "Penghargaan Liga 1 2023/2024: Rivera Best Player, Da Silva Top Skor". Detik.com (in Indonesian).

[DVS-22] Agustini, Ni Luh Putu Rastiti Era (13 June 2023). "Penghargaan David da Silva Sepanjang Liga 1 2022/2023, Siap Tambah Trofi di Liga 1 2023/2024". Tribunnews. Retrieved 7 June 2024.

[23] Afifah, Fia (2 December 2023). "David da Silva Kembali Dinobatkan Jadi Player Of The Month, Tumpuan Persib Bandung di Lini Depan". Radar Cianjur. Retrieved 7 June 2024.

[24] Snaz, Erwin (27 May 2024). "David da Silva dan Ciro Alves Raih Penghargaan Pemain Terbaik Bulan April 2024". Bola.com. Retrieved 7 June 2024.

[appi2023-25] "Indonesia 11 FOTM: Fans Favourite Footballer Liga 1, Januari 2023". 6 February 2023.

[appi2024-26] "Indonesia 11 FOTM: Fans Favourite Footballer Liga 1, June 2024". appi-online.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.

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