Marco Silva is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Premier League club Fulham. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Early life and youth career
Silva was born in Setúbal, Portugal, on November 12, 1976. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Sporting CP at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1995.
Silva spent most of his senior career in Portugal, playing for Sporting CP, Estoril, and Braga. He also played for clubs in England and Spain.
Silva was a key player in Sporting CP's victory in the Taça de Portugal in 2002. He also won the Taça da Liga with Braga in 2013.
Managerial career
Silva began his managerial career in 2011, when he was appointed manager of Estoril. He led Estoril to the Primeira Liga in his first season in charge.
In 2014, Silva was appointed manager of Sporting CP. He led Sporting CP to the Taça de Portugal in 2015.
In 2016, Silva was appointed manager of Hull City. He led Hull City to the FA Cup final in 2017.
In 2018, Silva was appointed manager of Watford. He led Watford to the FA Cup semi-finals in 2019.
In 2021, Silva was appointed manager of Everton. He was sacked by Everton in 2022.
Marco Silva's past, present, history, and managerial profile
Silva is a very attacking-minded manager. He is known for his willingness to experiment with new tactics and formations. He is also a very good communicator and motivator.
Silva is a young manager, but he has already achieved a lot in his career. He has won trophies in Portugal and England, and he has also managed in the Premier League. He will be looking to continue his success at Fulham in the years to come.
"Silva is a very talented manager with a lot of potential. He has already achieved a lot in his career, and I'm sure he will continue to do so in the Premier League," said Fulham chairman Shahid Khan.
