Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva, known as Bernardo Silva, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Portugal national team. He is known for his dribbling, passing, and ability to create chances for his teammates.
Early life and youth career
Silva was born in Lisbon, Portugal, on August 10, 1994. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Benfica at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2013.
Senior career
Silva spent three seasons at Benfica, making over 50 appearances for the club. In 2015, he moved to Monaco for a reported €15 million. He quickly became a key player for Monaco and helped the club win the Ligue 1 title in 2017.
In 2017, Silva moved to Manchester City for a reported £43 million. He has won four Premier League titles, four League Cups, and the FA Cup with the club. He has also been named to the PFA Team of the Year twice.
International career
Silva made his international debut for Portugal in 2015. He has since won 70 caps for the national team and was a member of the Portugal team that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Football Profile
Silva is a versatile midfielder who can play in a variety of positions. He is known for his dribbling skills, passing ability, and vision. He is also a good finisher and has scored some important goals for his clubs and country.
Silva is a key player for both Manchester City and Portugal. He is a creative and intelligent midfielder who can make a difference in any game. He is still young and has the potential to become one of the best midfielders in the world.
"Bernardo is a special player. He has everything you want in a midfielder. He is technically gifted, he can dribble past players, he can pass the ball, and he can score goals. He is a joy to watch." - Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager
