Biography and the life story of David Silva "his grandparents played an important role in his growth"

David Josua Jimenez Silva was born on January 8, 1986 in Arguineguin, Spain. He was born to the couple Fernando Jimenez and Eva Silva. David Silva was born into a middle class family. His father was a former city policeman before finally serving as security guard at the Valencia club stadium.

The father is also a former professional footballer who plays for local club Santa Agueda. While working at the Valencia club, David Silva asked his father to quit so he could have more time with him. After deciding to quit, his father later became a figure in his hometown and had sports facilities such as a soccer field to a swimming pool.

While his mother, Eva Silva, is a person of Japanese descent. She spends time as a housewife and accompanies her children's activities.

David Silva himself has a brother named Nando Jimenez and Natalia Jimenez.

In addition to the parents and siblings, Silva also has a figure that he loved. Namely grandfather and grandmother. Silva claimed that his grandparents played an important role in his growth. He said if the two loved ones always showed extraordinary love and support.

David Silva grew up in the village of Arguineguin. Since childhood, Silva's love for soccer has been very visible. He often uses potatoes to oranges as a ball to play. This was revealed by the grandmother.

When he was little, Silva suffered an injury to his arm while playing ball. Despite the injury, Silva still plays ball using a cast.

After knowing his hobby. Silva's parents then bought the ball and shoes for her child, who was only three years old. Silva started playing and showed his skill in processing the round skin.

Not wanting to waste the child's talent, his parents put Silva, who was eight years old at the UD San ​​Fernando academy, located in Maspalomas, Spain.

When entering his first academy, Silva was positioned as a goalkeeper before finally moving to the wing position. After spending five years with UD San ​​Fernando, Silva then moved to the Valencia academy.

Playing on the Junior National Team ...

He played for the Valencia youth team and made it to the U-16 Spanish national team in 2001. A year later he joined the Spanish u-17. Together with the Spanish national team U-17, Silva scored a hat trick in 2003 at the U17 World Cup held in Finland.

And in 2004, Silva became part of the Spanish national team that won the European Cup U-19 championship held in Switzerland, in the final party his team defeated Turkey 1-0.

Join the Main Team Valencia ...

After briefly playing for Valencia B in the 2003/04 season, Silva was later drawn to the first team. But in the 2004/05 season, he was loaned out to Eibar. Together with Eibar Silva appeared in the Segunda Division competition. After successfully scoring 4 goals from 35 matches Silva was released by Eibar.

In the 2005/06 season, he played for Celta Vigo on loan from Valencia. His debut in La Liga occurred on August 28, 2005 against Malaga. After playing one season for Celta Vigo, Silva returned to Valencia in the summer of 2006.

Together with Valencia, Silva made his debut at the prestigious European champions league on September 12 when Valencia won 4-2 over Olimpiakos.

And on November 5, 2006, Silva scored his first goal for the bat team. After that, Silva then entered the senior squad for the Spanish national team, his debut occurred on 15 November 2006 when against Romania. Where the matador team won 1-0.

Two years later, he was selected in the Spanish squad that competed in the European Cup in 2008. In the match against Russia in the Semifinal round, Silva managed to score the third goal of the Spanish national team. At the event Silva managed to help the matador team win the title.

Because his talent was judged neat, Silva later became the target of several European giants. But in the same year, in August he extended his contract with Valencia for the next five years.

In 2008, David Silva also won the Coppa del Rey trophy. It became his first domestic trophy as well as being the seventh in the history of the Valencia club.

2009/10 season, his career has increased. He managed to donate eight goals for Valencia in La Liga competition from 30 matches played.

Join Manchester City ...

Following his glorious appearance, Manchester City sent an attractive offer for the Valencia player. And right on July 14, 2010, Silva officially uniformed with The Citizen for the next four years.

Premier League debut David Silva with City occurred on August 14, 2010. At that time, City faced Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane. Until exactly on September 16 in the same year, Silva scored his first goal for Manchester City. While his first goal in the Premier League he created on 17 October against Blackpool.

The following season, Silva's appearance continued to grow. Silva even often receives the Player of the Month award.

On October 23, 2011, Silva scored Manchester City's fifth goal in their big win against city rivals Manchester United. His game was fairly slick after he sent several accurate passes and assists for his team mates.

Season to season he lived very perfectly. Silva became an important figure for The Citizen. 2011/12 season, Silva managed to donate the Premier League trophy for The Citizen.

Not only at Manchester City, he also became an important player for the Spanish national team that won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Cup.

Because considered an important player, Silva got a contract extension in 2012. At that time, he agreed to stay at the Etihad Stadium for the next five years. After continuing to play consistently, Silva again increased his tenure until 2020.

City supporters include being proud of David Silva's whereabouts. The Spaniard was even dubbed Merlin.

Merlin is a kind witch who came from England. Because Silva was considered capable of creating magical things like magicians, Manchester City supporters also dubbed him as Merlin.

Until now, David Silva is still one of the highest quality players worthy of par with the world's top players.

That is the story of David Silva's Life journey. How does Footballovers Silva rank among the best midfielders in the world?

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