Biography
Who is Álvaro Silva?
Early life and background
Álvaro Silva was born in Andújar, Spain. He comes from a family with deep connections to the sport of football. His younger brother, Enrique, played for Malaga B. He also has family ties to professional football through his cousins, Kike Linares and Nacho Linares, who are also involved in the sport. His father has Filipino ancestry, which later influenced his international career path.
Professional club career
Álvaro started his senior playing path with Atlético Malagueño. He participated in two second division seasons there before gaining experience with the first team in 2006. In 2008, he went on loan to Xerez CD. His time there helped the club achieve their first promotion to La Liga. After returning to Málaga, he transferred to Cádiz CF for a three-year period. Following his time in Spain, he pursued opportunities abroad.
His international club career began with a move to the Romanian team FC Petrolul Ploiești. Later, he signed an 18-month agreement with Khazar Lankaran FK in Azerbaijan. He earned silverware with this team by winning the Azerbaijan Supercup in 2013 against Neftchi Baku PFK. His career path continued with stints in various countries, including Kuwait with Qadsia SC and Vietnam with Hanoi FC. He also played in Thailand for BG Pathum United.
International play and achievements
In 2014, Álvaro initiated the process to obtain a Filipino passport. This allowed him to represent the Philippines national football team. He traveled to Manila that June to finalize his documentation. His official debut for the national side occurred on October 31, 2014, during a friendly match against Nepal. He entered the game as a substitute, and the team secured a 3-0 victory.
Throughout his playing years, he accumulated several honors. With Xerez, he was part of a Segunda División title win during the 2008-09 season. His time with Al-Qadsia resulted in winning the 2014 Kuwait Super Cup and the 2014 AFC Cup. Also, he helped BG Pathum United win the Thai League 1 title in the 2020-21 season. He also received individual recognition when he was named to the AFF Championship Best Eleven in 2018.
Birthday and age
Álvaro Silva was born on March 30, 1984, which makes Álvaro 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Álvaro shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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