David Silva

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David Josué Jiménez Silva, more commonly known as Silva (born January 8, 1986 in Arguineguín, Spain), is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Valencia CF.

He made his first league appearance at SD Eibar; he played 35 league games for the side whilst on loan from Valencia, scoring 5 goals. In the 2005/2006 season, Silva was loaned out to play for Celta Vigo where he played 31 matches scoring 4 goals. It was Silva's exploits at Celta Vigo which earned him a name and quite a bit of reputation, and he started attracting the attention of big clubs. Tottenham was one of the clubs trying to lure this Spanish youngster. However seeing his potential and talent, Valencia quickly offered a fresh contract. He is also a Spanish U21 international, and scored 4 goals during the FIFA World Youth Championship in 2005; this was enough to earn him joint 4th place in the goal ranking, alongside Italian striker Graziano Pelle.

Silva is highly versatile capable of playing as a left winger, playmaker and recently has been played in Valencia as a right winger. A player of slight build, he is often compared to Pablo Aimar, the player he replaced at Valencia. In fact Silva is wearing Aimars trademark Number 21 Shirt. With quick feet, Silva is a brilliant passer with an incredible vision and has the knack for scoring goals. Silva is considered one of the brightest prospects in Valencia, and already a lot of responsibility lies in his young shoulders.

He made his international debut for the Spain national football team in a friendly against Romania on 15 November 2006.

Valencia CF - Current Squad