António Silva - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€45.00M

Height

187cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

Portugal

Next League Match

Gil Vicente vs Benfica (A)

02 March 2025

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António Silva Scout Report

In a rapidly evolving football world, António Silva's performances for Benfica in this Primeira Liga season present an enticing prospect for any club seeking a formidable young centre-back. At just 20, Silva has showcased remarkable maturity, particularly with his ball retention capabilities, outshining almost all his contemporaries in this aspect. His deftness in possession is further emphasised by his outstanding progressive passing and carrying skills, hallmark features of a modern defender who contributes to offensive transitions effectively. Although his aerial prowess leaves room for growth, with aerial duel successes trailing behind his other impressive statistics, his overall duel-winning rate remains commendable. Positioned predominantly in the defensive and midfield thirds, Silva's ability to recover possession—steadily among the league's elite—demonstrates both an eagerness and aptitude for regaining control and stabilising play. However, he must be mindful of his positioning and timing, towards improving his interception statistics, which could significantly enhance his defensive arsenal. While his tendency to commit fouls suggests a raw intensity and aggressive style of play, these traits, when harnessed effectively, might further accentuate his potential to become a cornerstone defender. As he continues to develop, Silva's balanced play of ball retention and distribution will remain invaluable in orchestrating from the back, allaying any concerns that typically accompany a defender's youthful audacity.

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António Silva Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Antonio Silva took 7 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.3, averaging 0.19 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.31 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.