Sílvio (footballer, born 1987)
Sílvio Manuel de Azevedo Ferreira Sá Pereira (born 28 September 1987), known simply as Sílvio, is a Portuguese former professional footballer. A defender, he was equally at ease as a right or left-back.
| Sílvio playing for Portugal in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sílvio Manuel de Azevedo Ferreira Sá Pereira[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 September 1987[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Lisbon, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2006 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Atlético Cacém | ||
| 2007–2008 | Odivelas | 31 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Rio Ave | 45 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Braga | 20 | (1) |
| 2011–2016 | Atlético Madrid | 10 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Deportivo La Coruña (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2013–2016 | → Benfica (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | (0) |
| 2018 | Braga B | 12 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Vitória Setúbal | 39 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Vitória Guimarães | 12 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Vilafranquense | 16 | (0) |
| Total | 219 | (5) | |
| International career | |||
| 2005–2006 | Portugal U19 | 2 | (0) |
| 2010 | Portugal U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | Portugal | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He made 129 Primeira Liga appearances for Rio Ave, Braga, Benfica, Vitória de Setúbal and Vitória de Guimarães, winning several honours while playing infrequently for the third of those clubs. Abroad, he featured in La Liga for Atlético Madrid and Deportivo, and spent a season in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sílvio won eight caps for Portugal in three years, making his debut in 2010.
Club career edit
Early career edit
Born in Lisbon, Sílvio played youth football with local S.L. Benfica. In summer 2008, he moved straight from the lower leagues with Odivelas F.C. to the Primeira Liga with Rio Ave FC.[2] He made his debut in the competition on 24 August in a 1–1 home draw against Benfica,[3] and finished his second season with 27 appearances to help the Vila do Conde side to the 12th place, above the relegation zone.
In July 2010, Sílvio joined S.C. Braga,[4] scoring his first top-flight and professional goal on in a 1–0 home win over C.S. Marítimo[5] and playing 38 official games in his only season, including nine in the Minho club's runner-up run in the UEFA Europa League; he also began suffering from injury problems in this timeframe.[6]
Atlético Madrid edit
Sílvio was confirmed as an Atlético Madrid player on 19 May 2011,[7] on a five-year deal.[8] He first appeared in La Liga on 28 August in a 0–0 home draw with CA Osasuna in which he played the full 90 minutes.[9] On 20 November he suffered a knee injury against Levante UD,[10] from which he went on to relapse several times.[11]
In early January 2013, Sílvio was loaned to Deportivo de La Coruña until the end of the campaign, reuniting with several compatriots including manager Domingos Paciência, also his boss at Braga.[12] He featured almost exclusively as left-back during his spell with the Galicians and even managed to score twice, in wins against RC Celta de Vigo (3–1 home victory)[13] and RCD Mallorca (3–2 away win),[14] but his team eventually suffered relegation.
Sílvio returned to Benfica on 10 July 2013, joining on a season-long move.[15] His spell was again marred by injuries, the most serious occurring on 10 April 2014 in a Europa League quarter-final match against AZ Alkmaar, when he fractured both the fibula and tibia on his right leg after missing the ball and kicking teammate Luisão instead.[16]
On 1 September 2014, Sílvio was loaned to defending champions Benfica again for one year.[17] On 15 July 2015, the move was extended for a further campaign,[18] and he totalled only 17 competitive games across both spells.[19]
Wolverhampton Wanderers edit
On 30 July 2016, Sílvio signed a one-year deal (with the option of a second) with English Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers after having his contract at Atlético terminated by mutual consent.[20] Injury prevented him from making his competitive debut until 20 September, in a 2–0 away defeat against Newcastle United in the League Cup.[21][22] His maiden league appearance occurred the following week, in a 2–1 loss at Wigan Athletic.[23]
On 22 October 2016, in his debut at the Molineux Stadium, Sílvio scored an own goal in a 0–1 defeat to Leeds United, which ultimately caused head coach Walter Zenga to be sacked.[24] After falling out of favour under interim Rob Edwards and then Paul Lambert, it was revealed that he had suffered what was thought to be a broken foot in December which would rule him out for up to four months.[25]
Sílvio's return to action took place on 7 May 2017, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 home victory over Preston North End and being subsequently praised for his performance.[26][27] Later in that month, Wolves revealed that discussions were ongoing with the defender regarding the option for an additional 12-month deal,[28] but despite the appointment of new manager and compatriot Nuno Espírito Santo, which he welcomed,[29] it was announced on 26 June that his contract would not be renewed by mutual decision.[30][31]
Return to Portugal edit
In early February 2018, Sílvio returned to both Portugal and Braga, joining their reserves in the LigaPro.[32] He scored in his first-ever appearance in the competition, helping the visitors to a 3–2 away win against U.D. Oliveirense.[33]
On 14 January 2019, Sílvio signed an 18-month deal with Vitória de Setúbal.[34] He left the relegated team on 5 September 2020 to join Vitória S.C. for one season, under the management of his former Atlético and national teammate Tiago Mendes.[35] Despite having been limited by a right thigh injury, the option to extend his contract for another year was enacted.[36]
Sílvio left the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in May 2022, with only 14 official matches to his credit.[37] On 1 September, he was presented at U.D. Vilafranquense in the second tier.[38] After his one season in Vila Franca de Xira, he retired at age 35.[39]
International career edit
Sílvio made his debut for Portugal on 7 September 2010, starting in a 1–0 away loss against Norway for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers.[40] He was overlooked for the final stages by manager Paulo Bento, however, due to injury.[41]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Odivelas | 2007–08 | 31 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 0 | ||||
| Rio Ave | 2008–09 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 0 | |||
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 45 | 0 | |||
| Braga | 2010–11 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | — | 38 | 1 | |
| Atlético Madrid | 2011–12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| Total | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |||
| Deportivo (loan) | 2012–13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 17 | 2 | |||
| Benfica (loan) | 2013–14 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2016–17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 140 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 194 | 3 | |
International edit
Honours edit
Braga
- UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2010–11[42]
Atlético Madrid
- Copa del Rey: 2012–13[42]
- UEFA Europa League: 2011–12[42]
- UEFA Super Cup: 2012[42]
Benfica
- Primeira Liga: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16[42]
- Taça de Portugal: 2013–14[42]
- Taça da Liga: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16[42]
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira runner-up: 2015[42]
- UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2013–14[45]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Sílvio" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Lateral Sílvio já tem acordo" [Full-back Sílvio already with agreement]. Record (in Portuguese). 14 June 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Rio Ave não deixa águia voar mais alto que o empate" [Rio Ave do not let eagle soar higher than draw] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 24 August 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "Tiago Pinto no negócio Sílvio" [Tiago Pinto in Sílvio deal]. Record (in Portuguese). 21 July 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Sílvio: "Estou a passar por um bom momento"" [Sílvio: "I am enjoying a good moment"]. Record (in Portuguese). 29 August 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Sílvio na hora certa" [Sílvio just in time]. Record (in Portuguese). 9 February 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Sílvio confirma su fichaje por el Atlético" [Sílvio confirms his signing for Atlético]. Marca (in Spanish). 19 May 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Atlético Madrid complete Sílvio signing". UEFA. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Liga BBVA: El Atlético de Madrid pone el fútbol, pero el gol estaba en el palco (0–0)" [BBVA League: Atlético Madrid bring football, but goal was in the stands (0–0)] (in Spanish). Goal. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Silvio, baja para el derbi" [Silvio, out for derby]. ABC (in Spanish). 21 November 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Malagón, Manuel (6 March 2012). "Sílvio no sale del agujero" [Sílvio cannot leave hole]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Silvio, primer refuerzo invernal del Deportivo" [Silvio, first winter signing of Deportivo]. La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). 2 January 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Depor not doomed yet". ESPN FC. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Depor cure away-day blues". ESPN FC. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Wright, Joe (10 July 2013). "Silvio joins Benfica on loan from Atletico Madrid". Goal. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "Sílvio fraturou a perna direita" [Sílvio fractured right leg]. Record (in Portuguese). 10 April 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "Sílvio vai manter-se na Luz por empréstimo do Atlético de Madrid" [Sílvio will remain at the Luz on loan from Atlético de Madrid] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 1 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- ^ "Acuerdo con el Benfica para la cesión de Sílvio" [Agreement with Benfica for Sílvio loan] (in Spanish). Atlético Madrid. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Sílvio poderá estar de saída do Benfica" [Sílvio may be leaving Benfica]. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese). 10 June 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Silvio: Wolves sign Atletico Madrid defender for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Silvio injured as Wolves appeal Dominic Iorfa suspension". Express & Star. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Newcastle United 2–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 20 September 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Wigan Athletic 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–1 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Wolves defender ruled out for up to four months". Express & Star. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 Preston North End". BBC Sport. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ Logan-Wintrip, James (9 May 2017). "Wolves junior reporter: Returning Graham and Silvio provide encouragement for next season". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Contract decisions revealed". Wolverhampton Wanderers. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ Spiers, Tim (2 June 2017). "Silvio welcomes Nuno appointment at Wolves". Express & Star. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Silvio departs". Wolverhampton Wanderers. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ Spiers, Tim (27 June 2017). "Silvio: Wolves exit was mutual". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Sílvio reforça equipa B" [Sílvio bolsters B team]. Record (in Portuguese). 3 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "Sílvio tem estreia de sonho e dá primeira vitória a Braga B após três meses" [Sílvio has dream debut and gives Braga B first win after three months] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ Lopes Pereira, Ricardo (14 January 2019). "Sílvio assina com o V. Setúbal por época e meia" [Sílvio signs with V. Setúbal for a season and a half]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ Machado, José Miguel (5 September 2020). "Sílvio oficializado como reforço do Vitória" [Sílvio confirmed as addition to Vitória]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Sílvio renova com Vitória de Guimarães até junho de 2022" [Sílvio renews with Vitória de Guimarães until June 2022]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 1 February 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Sílvio deixa Vitória: "Sinto-me a 100 por cento, se não joguei foi por opção técnica"" [Sílvio leaves Vitória: "I feel 100 percent, if I did not play more it was due to technical decisions"] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Silva, Flávio Miguel (1 September 2022). "Sílvio apresentado no Vilafranquense: «Notei que me queriam muito e eu aceitei sem pensar duas vezes»" [Sílvio presented at Vilafranquense: "I noted that they wanted me a lot and I accepted without thinking twice"]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "OFICIAL: Sílvio termina a carreira aos 35 anos" [OFFICIAL: Sílvio ends career at age 35] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Euro 2012 qualifier: Norway 1–0 Portugal – Eduardo blunder gifts Erik Huseklepp winning goal and piles more misery on Portuguese". Goal. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Antunes, Rui (14 May 2012). "E os 23 para o Euro são..." [And the 23 for Euro are...]. Sol (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Sílvio". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Sílvio – UEFA competition record ()
- ^ "Sílvio". European Football. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ Atkin, John (14 May 2014). "Spot-on Sevilla leave Benfica dreams in tatters". UEFA. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
External links edit
- at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Sílvio at BDFutbol
- Sílvio national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- Sílvio at National-Football-Teams.com