Biography
Who is Bernardo Silva?
Early life and background
Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva was born on August 10, 1994, in Lisbon, Portugal. His football path started in Lisbon, where his early passion for the game was nurtured.
As a product of Benfica's youth system, Silva played through the club's ranks and won the 2012 to 2013 Portuguese Juniors Championship. He made his debut for Benfica B in a Segunda Liga match against Trofense on August 10, 2013.
Club career beginnings
On October 19, 2013, Bernardo Silva made his debut for the senior Benfica team at the age of nineteen during a Taça de Portugal match against Cinfães. His strong performances for Benfica B earned him the league's Breakthrough Player of the Year award for the 2013 to 2014 season.
On August 7, 2014, Silva joined Monaco on a one-year loan deal before his economic and sports rights were sold permanently to Monaco for 15.75 million euros in January 2015. He helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 title for the 2016 to 2017 season, scoring multiple crucial goals and providing numerous assists across all competitions.
Manchester City success
On May 26, 2017, Manchester City confirmed the signing of Silva on a five-year contract. Across nine years with the club, he made over 450 appearances and won twenty major honours, including six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, four EFL Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2023.
During his time with Manchester City, Silva was named the club's Player of the Year in 2019 and earned a spot in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. In July 2026, he left Manchester City as a free agent and joined La Liga club Real Madrid.
International career
Silva made his senior debut for the Portugal national team in 2015 after previously representing the nation at the under-19 and under-21 youth levels. He was selected in Portugal's squads for three FIFA World Cups in 2018, 2022, and 2026.
He also played in two UEFA European Championships in 2020 and 2024, along with the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. Also, he won the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025, earning the Player of the Tournament award on home soil during the 2019 edition.
Birthday and age
Bernardo Silva was born on August 10, 1994, which makes Bernardo 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Bernardo shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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