Bernardo Silva

Professional Footballer

Portugese Lisbon, Portugal

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityPortugese
Date of Birth10/08/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceLisbon, Portugal

Latest News about Bernardo Silva

26/03/2026

Despite speculation of a return to his boyhood club Benfica, Bernardo Silva is reportedly unwilling to rejoin them immediately after his expected departure from Manchester City. Sources suggest that Silva aims to continue playing in a more competitive league outside of Portugal and is seeking a new multi-million dollar contract that aligns with his current earnings at Manchester City.

07/03/2026

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva is reportedly set to leave the club as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2026. Reports indicate that no contract renewal talks are underway, and Silva has expressed his decision regarding his future, which he will reveal at the appropriate time. He has been a key player for Manchester City since joining in 2017, winning numerous titles including six Premier League titles and a Champions League.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameBernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva
Nickname(s)
  • Pastilha
  • Bubblegum
  • Little Messi
  • Messizinho
Zodiac sign/Sun signLeo

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolName Not Known
College/UniversityUniversity of Lisbon (For 1 Year)
Educational QualificationHigh School

Personal Life

HometownLisbon
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Video Games
  • Listening Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAlicia Verrando (Model)

Family

FatherMota Veiga Silva (Businessman)
MotherMaria Joao Silva (Art Teacher)
SiblingsNot Known
SpouseNone
ChildrenNone

Career

Football Debut
ClubOn 10 August 2013 for Benfica B against Trofense
InternationalOn 31 March 2015 for Portugal against Cape Verde in Estoril.
Jersey Number
  • #11 (Portugal)
  • #20 (Manchester City)
Position
  • Midfielder
  • Winger
Coach/Mentor
  • Pep Guardiola
  • Fernando Santos

Favourites

Favourite FoodItalian
Favourite ActorDiogo Morgado
Favourite FootballerCristiano Ronaldo
Favourite MusicianMariza

Style Quotient

Car CollectionSmart FourTwo
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)$10 Million (₹68 Crore)/annual
Net Worth (approx.)$15 Million (₹100 Crore)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bernardo Silva does not smoke.
2. Bernardo Silva drinks alcohol.
3. At 8 years old, he became a part of the Benfica Youth Academy.
4. Teammates in the academy fondly called him "Bubblegum" because the ball seemed to stick to his feet.
5. After completing school, he enrolled at the University of Lisbon, Faculdade Letras, to pursue a Bachelor's degree in European studies.
6. Despite his parents' wishes for him to continue studying, he left college after a year to focus on football.
7. He was honored with the Segunda Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year Award for the 2013-2014 Season.
8. His loyalty to his former club, Benfica, is evident by a tattoo of the club's motto, "E Pluribus Unum."
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