19 Facts About Adrien Silva

Adrien Silva began his career with Sporting CP, making his first-team debut at the age of 18.

Adrien Silva had loan spells with Maccabi Haifa and Academica, where he won the Portuguese Cup again.

Adrien Silva signed with Leicester City in 2018, then served two loan stints at Monaco.

Adrien Silva made his senior debut in 2014 and played at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup, winning the former tournament.

Adrien Silva was born in Angouleme, Poitou-Charentes, France, to a Portuguese father and a French mother.

Adrien Silva began his football career at the age of 10 with FC Girondins de Bordeaux, but after one year there his father, who worked in aeronautics, returned to Portugal and the family settled in Arcos de Valdevez.

Adrien Silva then spent six years in Sporting CP's academy, and won four national and three regional championships.

In March 2007, Adrien Silva signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a five-year deal with Sporting.

On 27 June 2010, it was announced that Adrien Silva would be joining Israeli side Maccabi Haifa FC on a season-long loan deal.

In January 2011, it was reported that Adrien Silva was considering going back to Portugal to regain match fitness.

Adrien Silva was given the number 14 jersey, referring to his transfer difficulties.

Adrien Silva struggled for game time under manager Claude Puel, having not started a league match since 10 August 2018.

Adrien Silva contributed two assists in 22 appearances, before the season was abruptly concluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 3 January 2022, Adrien Silva's contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Adrien Silva joined Al Wahda FC of the UAE Pro League on 4 January 2022, on a two-year deal.

Adrien Silva played with the under-17 team as they attempted to qualify for the 2007 UEFA European Championship, being a regular as the side eventually fell short in the elite round.

On 30 January 2007, the Portuguese Federation announced that Adrien Silva would be participating in the 2007 Meridian Cup as the country's only representative, and he declared that he was "very proud to represent Portugal in a European selection".

Adrien Silva was limited to only seven appearances with the Portuguese under-19s, due to his increased involvement with Sporting's first team.

On 5 February 2009, Adrien Silva earned his first call up to the under-21 team under coach Rui Cacador, for a friendly match with Switzerland that was played five days later.