Celebrity Biographies
David Silva Height Weight Body Stats
Born name
David Josue Jimenez Silva
nickname
David Silva, Merlin
Sun sign
Capricorn
Place of birth
Arguineguin, Gran Canaria, Spain
nationality
training
David’s educational background is unknown.
occupation
professional soccer player
family
- Father – Fernando Jimenez (Former Police Officer)
- Nut – Eva Silva
- Siblings – Nando Jimenez Silva (younger brother), Natalia Jimenez Silva (older sister)
Manager
Silva is signed with IFM.
Position
Attacking midfielder / winger
Shirt Number
21
To build
Athletic
Height
5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm
weight
67 kg or 148 lbs
girlfriend/spouse
Silva’s dating history is unknown.
race/ethnicity
multiracial
Silva is of Japanese descent.
hair colour
dark brown
eye color
dark brown
sexual orientation
Just
distinguishing features
- Small frame (standing only 5 feet 7 inches)
- Mole mark on left side near his chin
- Mop Top Hairstyle
measurements
David’s body specifications can be:
- Chest – 37 inches or 94 cm
- Arms/biceps – 33 cm or 13 inches
- Waist – 74 cm or 29 inches
brand promotion
David starred in a 2013 commercial for Team Spain alongside Fernando Torres, Iker Casillas, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Ramos.
Known for
His speed and quickness on the football pitch and also for his high IQ as a midfielder. He made his presence felt while playing for Spanish side Valencia.
First soccer game
Silva made his professional debut in the 2004/2005 season when he was loaned out by Valencia’s Eibar.
On August 14, 2014 he played his first official game for Manchester City against Tottenham Hotspur.
On November 15, 2006, David made his senior debut for Spain in a friendly against Romania.
Strengthen
- pass
- ball handling
- free kicks
- Crossing
- IQ
- speed and quickness
weaknesses
none
first movie
David has not taken part in any of the films, but he starred as himself in the documentary The Arbiters (2009).
First TV show
Apart from football matches themselves, Silva has not appeared in any other television show.
Personal trainer
As we mentioned earlier in this article, David’s hallmarks are his speed, quickness, and agility. His potential as a midfielder has never been questioned for one reason, his work ethic. The Spain international is described as a very calm player who always relies on hard work.
Silva’s God-given gift – his sporting potentialThe work he has done has made him who he is today. He’s an attacking midfielder and one of the best in the business.
David Silva favorite things
- Food – Cuban Style Rice (Arroz a la Cubana in Spanish)
- Hobbies – Playing racquet sports
- TV show – TV series in Spanish and English
- Actor – Denzel Washington
- Actress – Scarlett Johansson
- Color – None. He likes them all.
David Silva Facts
- At a young age he played football in the youth team UD San Fernando.
- Before he started as a winger, Silva was a goalkeeper.
- David idolized former Danish attacking midfielder Michael Laudrup.
- At the age of 14, he accepted Valencia’s offer to join the youth team. He remained in the squad until the 17th.
- Silva won the 2008 Copa del Rey with Valencia’s first team.
- On June 30, 2010, David was transferred to Manchester City. He signed a four-year contract before the start of the 2010-2011 season.
- He won the Premier League in 2011/2012 with Manchester City. In the same year he was voted into the Premier League Team of the Year.
- On September 17, 2012, Silva extended his contract with Manchester City for a further five years.
- Silva was part of the Spain U-17 national team during the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Finland.
- At the FIFA World Youth Championship 2005 he played for the Spain U-21 national team.
- Follow Silva on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.