Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Portugese |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Lisbon, Portugal |
Latest News about Bernardo Silva
24/05/2026
Bernardo Silva made his final appearance for Manchester City, captaining the team in a 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season. The match marked the end of his nine-year spell at the club, during which he became one of the defining players of the Pep Guardiola era and won multiple major honours, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Name Not Known |
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| College/University | University of Lisbon (For 1 Year) |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Alicia Verrando (Model) |
Family
| Father | Mota Veiga Silva (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Maria Joao Silva (Art Teacher) |
Career
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| Current Club | Benfica |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Italian |
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| Favourite Actor | Diogo Morgado |
| Favourite Footballer | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Favourite Musician | Mariza |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Smart FourTwo | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bernardosilva/ | |
| https://twitter.com/BernardoCSilva |
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." | |
| 9. He scored the winning goal in the 84th minute in Manchester City's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final victory against Chelsea on 20 April 2024. | |
| 10. He was appointed Manchester City club captain ahead of the 2025-26 season following Kevin De Bruyne's departure. | |
| 11. On 5 November 2025, he made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund. | |
| 12. He made his final appearance for Manchester City on 24 May 2026, captaining the side in a 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season. | |
| 13. He departed Manchester City after nine years, ending his City career with more than 450 appearances across all competitions. |