Toni Silva

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Toni Silva
Personal information
Full nameToni Brito Silva Sá
Date of birth (1993-09-15) 15 September 1993
Place of birthBissau, Guinea-Bissau
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionMidfielder, Winger
Club information
Current clubCSKA Sofia
Number7
Youth career
2006–2007Real Massamá
2007–2009Benfica
2009Chelsea
2009–2011Liverpool
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–2012Liverpool0(0)
2012→ Northampton Town (loan)15(1)
2012–2013Barnsley1(0)
2013→ Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)4(0)
2013–CSKA Sofia0(0)
National team‡
2009–2010Portugal U175(0)
2010Portugal U182(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 November 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 25 November 2010
This name uses Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Silva and the second or paternal family name is Sá.

Toni Brito Silva Sá (born 15 September 1993) is a Bissau-Guinean-born Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for CSKA Sofia in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group.

Career

Brief time in Chelsea youth

Before heading to Liverpool in late 2009, Silva spent a few months as part of the Chelsea youth academy. It was reported that it was a loan during pre-season with the option of a permanent deal. Chelsea opted out and as a result, Liverpool offered him a deal.

Liverpool youth team and reserves

Silva joined Liverpool in 2009 after playing in the youth team at Benfica.[1][2] He played for Liverpool's under-18 and reserve sides for three years, he unfortunately did not break into the first team and was subsequently loaned out during the 2011/12 campaign.

Loan to Northampton Town

He joined Northampton Town on a one-month youth loan on 14 February 2012 making his debut the same day against AFC Wimbledon. Only a few hours into his time with Northampton he came on as a 74th minute substitute for Adebayo Akinfenwa. Dribbling past three Wimbledon players his shot was parried and followed in by Luke Guttridge for the winning goal in a 1–0 win.[3] Northampton manager Aidy Boothroyd after the match said; "We don't want to get excited too soon, but he's got Premier League quality", and added "He's dribbled past two or three people and he has got a great goalscoring record".[4] On 22 February 2012, his loan with Northampton was extended until the end of the 2011–12 season.[5]

On 13 March, he scored his first senior goal when scored the only goal as his loan club beat Dagenham & Redbridge.[6] At the end of his loan spell he had played 15 times.

Barnsley

On 23 July 2012, Barnsley signed Silva from Liverpool on a free transfer on a two-year deal.[7] After his move, Silva was given number 20 shirt. Manager Keith Hill comment on Silva saying; "He's left-footed and likes playing on the right," and added "He's quick with and without the ball, he's young and enthusiastic. There's a lot of development we've got to put into this player to make him into a £3million player and I believe we will be able to do that."[8] Ahead of the start of the season, Silva suffered an injury on his hamstring during a friendly match against Doncaster Rovers and will be out of action for three months.[9] After four-month lay-off, Silva finally made his debut, coming on for Matt Done, in a 1–0 loss against Hull City. Since then, Silva had been barely used in the first team. However on 25 January 2013, the Barnsley Chronicle published an article saying he is still in David Flitcroft's plans but is currently working hard in the under 21's to try and force his way into the team by improving his game when he is not in possession.[10] On 27 March 2013 he was loaned to Dagenham & Redbridge un 23 April.[11] In June 2013, he was released from Barnsley F.C.

CSKA Sofia

On 17 December 2013 he signed a contract with CSKA Sofia for a period of 6 months after one month trials.

Career statistics

As of match played 30 March 2013
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liverpool 2010–11[12] Premier League 0000000000
2011–12[13] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Northampton Town (loan) 2011–12[13] League Two 151000000151
Barnsley 2012–13[14] Championship 100000—10
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 2012–13[14] League Two 4000000040
Career Total 201000000201

    References

    1. ↑ "Cobblers capture Reds starlet". SkySports. Retrieved 16 February 2012. 
    2. ↑ "Reds set to land Brito Silva". Anfield-Online. Retrieved 16 February 2012. 
    3. ↑ "Northampton Town vs AFC Wimbledon". Northampton Town. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012. 
    4. ↑ "Northampton Town sign Liverpool's Toni Silva on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 February 2012. 
    5. ↑ "Northampton Town extend loan of Liverpool's Toni Silva". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 February 2012. 
    6. ↑ "Dagenham and Redbridge 0 – 1 Northampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 March 2012. 
    7. ↑ "Liverpool winger Toni Silva joins Barnsley". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 July 2012. 
    8. ↑ "Tykes complete Silva signing". Sky Sports. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012. 
    9. ↑ "Mido blow for Barnsley". Sky Sports. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012. 
    10. ↑ "Silva and Rooney still in Reds' plans". Barnsley Chronicle. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013. 
    11. ↑ "Dagenham & Redbridge sign Barnsley's Toni Silva on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2013. 
    12. ↑ "Games played by Toni Silva in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 28 February 2013. 
    13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Games played by Toni Silva in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 28 February 2013. 
    14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Games played by Toni Silva in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 28 February 2013. 

    External links

    PFC CSKA Sofia – current squad
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