Career Timeline of Bernardo Silva: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bernardo Silva made an impact.

Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer renowned for his role as a midfielder. He currently plays for and captains Manchester City in the Premier League. He also represents the Portugal national team, showcasing his talent on both club and international levels. Silva is highly regarded for his technical skills, work rate, and versatility, making him a key player for both Manchester City and Portugal.

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August 2013: Debut for Benfica B

On August 10, 2013, Silva debuted for Benfica B in a match against Trofense.

October 2013: Debut for Benfica First Team

On 19 October 2013, at the age of 19, Silva debuted for Benfica's first team in a Taça de Portugal match against C.D. Cinfães, entering as a substitute in the 80th minute.

2013: Joined Benfica B

In 2013, Silva advanced through Benfica's youth system and started playing for Benfica B.

2013: Represented Portugal at European Under-19 Championship

In 2013, Silva represented Portugal at the 2013 European Under-19 Championship, reaching the semi-finals, and was recognized as a top talent.

August 2014: Joined Monaco on Loan

On 7 August 2014, Silva joined Monaco on a one-year loan deal. He debuted for the team on 17 August in a Ligue 1 match against Bordeaux.

2014: Promoted to Benfica First Team

In 2014, Silva was promoted to Benfica's first team, although he only played limited minutes.

January 2015: Sold to Monaco

On 20 January 2015, Benfica announced that Silva's economic and sports rights had been sold to Monaco for €15.75 million. He signed a contract with Monaco that would expire on 30 June 2019.

March 2015: Senior Debut for Portugal

On 31 March 2015, Silva made his senior debut for Portugal, starting in a 0–2 friendly defeat to Cape Verde in Estoril.

June 2015: Goal Against Germany U21

On 27 June 2015, Silva scored Portugal U21s' first goal in a 5–0 win against Germany U21 in the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship.

August 2015: Extended Contract with Monaco

On 10 August 2015, Silva extended his contract with Monaco by one year, tying him to the club until June 2020.

2015: Loan to Monaco and Permanent Move

During the 2014–15 season, Silva was loaned to Monaco. By winter 2015, Les Monégasques made the move permanent.

2015: Senior Debut for Portugal

In 2015, Silva made his senior debut for Portugal after being capped by the nation's youth teams.

October 2016: Scored Against CSKA Moscow

On 18 October 2016, Silva scored Monaco's equaliser in the 87th minute against CSKA Moscow in a Champions League group stage match, resulting in a 1–1 draw.

January 2017: Goals Against Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain

In January 2017, Silva scored twice in a 4–1 win over Marseille on 15 January. He scored an added-time equaliser against Paris Saint-Germain on 29 January, helping Monaco maintain their position at the top of the Ligue 1 table.

May 2017: Signed with Manchester City

On 26 May 2017, Manchester City confirmed the signing of Silva on a five-year contract for a reported fee of €50 million (£43.5 million).

July 2017: Officially Joined Manchester City

On 1 July 2017, Silva officially joined Manchester City ahead of the 2017–18 season.

2017: FIFA Confederations Cup Selection

In 2017, Silva was chosen in Portugal's squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup.

2017: Selected for Confederations Cup

In 2017, Silva was selected for the Portugal squad for the 2017 Confederations Cup, where he scored a goal against New Zealand. He missed the third place play-off in which Portugal defeated Mexico 2-1 after extra time.

2017: Signed by Manchester City

In 2017, after winning the league title with Monaco, Silva signed with Manchester City for a reported fee of £43.5 million, marking a significant step in his career.

February 2018: Champions League and Premier League Goals

In February 2018, Silva scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester City in a 4–0 victory against Basel on 13 February. On 5 March, Silva scored the winning goal against Chelsea. By the end of the season, he played 53 games, helping City reach 100 points in the Premier League and win the EFL Cup.

2018: 51 Appearances for Manchester City

During the 2018–19 season, Silva made 51 appearances for Manchester City, scoring 13 goals and providing 14 assists.

2018: Featured in 2018 World Cup

In 2018, Silva was named in Portugal's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and featured in all 4 matches, but his team was knocked out after losing to Uruguay.

2018: FIFA World Cup Selection

In 2018, Silva was selected for Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup.

April 2019: Goal in Manchester Derby

On 24 April 2019, Silva scored the opening goal for Manchester City against Manchester United in the Manchester Derby, helping his team win 2–0.

June 2019: UEFA Nations League Finals

In June 2019, Bernardo Silva provided two assists to Cristiano Ronaldo in the semi-finals against Switzerland, resulting in a 3–1 victory. Four days later, in the final, he provided a crucial assist to Gonçalo Guedes, securing a 1–0 win against the Netherlands and the UEFA Nations League title for Portugal. He was named the tournament's best player.

2019: Manchester City Player of the Year

In 2019, Silva was named Manchester City's Player of the Year and was part of the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, showcasing his significant impact on the team.

2019: UEFA Nations League Victory

In 2019, Silva won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal and was named Player of the Tournament.

2020: UEFA European Championship Selection

In 2020, Silva was chosen in Portugal's squad for the UEFA European Championship.

2020: Reaching UEFA Champions League Final

In 2020–21, Silva played a crucial role in helping Manchester City reach their first UEFA Champions League final.

January 2021: Goals Against Birmingham City and Aston Villa

On 10 January 2021, Silva scored twice in a 3–0 win over Birmingham City in the FA Cup. On 20 January 2021, he scored his first league goal of the season in a 2–0 win over Aston Villa.

February 2021: Champions League Goal Against Borussia Mönchengladbach

On 24 February 2021, Silva scored his first Champions League goal of the season in a 2–0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

February 2022: Goal and Assist Against Sporting CP

On 15 February 2022, Silva scored twice and provided an assist in a 5–0 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League. By this time, Silva had been transformed into a utility player and the season ended with 13 goals and 7 assists across all competitions.

October 2022: Named in Portugal's Squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

In October 2022, Bernardo Silva was named in Portugal's preliminary 55-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and he was later included in the final 26-man squad for the tournament.

2022: FIFA World Cup Selection

In 2022, Silva was selected for Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup.

2022: Continental Treble with Manchester City

In 2022–23, Silva was an integral part of the Manchester City side that secured their first-ever continental treble.

May 2023: Goals Against Real Madrid

On 17 May 2023, Silva scored twice in a 4–0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, securing his club's qualification to the Champions League final.

August 2023: Contract Extension

On 23 August 2023, Silva extended his contract with Manchester City until 2026.

September 2023: Captained Portugal for the first time

On September 11, 2023, Bernardo Silva captained Portugal for the first time in a 9–0 victory against Luxembourg, during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers. It was Portugal's biggest win in international history.

April 2024: Scored Winning Goal Against Chelsea

On 20 April 2024, Silva scored City's winner in the 84th minute in a 1–0 victory against Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final.

May 2024: Selected for UEFA Euro 2024

On May 21, 2024, Bernardo Silva was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.

2024: UEFA European Championship Selection

In 2024, Silva was chosen in Portugal's squad for the UEFA European Championship.

March 2025: 100th International Match

On March 23, 2025, Bernardo Silva played his 100th international match for Portugal against Denmark during the Nations League quarter-finals, which Portugal won 5–2 after extra time.