David Silva Signed Manchester City ShirtDavid Josu Jimnez Silva is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a central or an attacking midfielder and occasionally as a winger or second striker. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, he was lauded for his balance, ball control and agility in close spaces, combined with his skill, composure, passing and flair on the ball. Silva spent seven years of his professional career with Valencia, playing

After the match

He made his Crucible debut in 2005

model and football pundit

Due to his consistent goalscoring as a young player

who forged a successful England partnership with Marcus Trescothick

Between 2014 and 2017

He became coach of Australia in 2016 and led the Kangaroos to win the 2017 World Cup and the 2021 World Cup

He began his career with West Bromich Albion in 1972

due to his unique style of calling and his shouty voice

he never received a yellow or red card during his 16-year career

He returned to London in June 2014 to Arsenal's cross-town rivals Chelsea for a fee of £30 million

the club’s first qualification in almost 50 years