Portuguese footballer (born 2004)
Francisco Diogo Pereira da Silva (born 20 November 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sporting CP B.
Club career
Silva is a youth product of Cova de Piedade before moving to the academy of Sporting CP in 2017. On 2 6 November 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[1] In 2023, he was promoted to their U23 side. After a series of injuries to the first 2 goalkeepers for Sporting, Silva was promoted to the second goalkeeper for the last 2 matches in the 2023–24 Primeira Liga.[2] He made his senior and professional debut with Sporting as a late substitute in a 3–0 Primeira Liga win over Chaves on 18 May 2024.[3]
International career
Pinto is a youth international for Portugal, having played up to the Portugal U19s.[4]
Personal life
Silva is the son of the Brazilian volleyball player Wagner Silva who played for Sporting CP volleyball.[5]
Honours
- Sporting CP
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