Daniel De Silva

Last updated

Daniel De Silva
Daniel De Silva 2013.jpg
De Silva with the Australian U20s in 2013
Personal information
Full name Daniel Peter De Silva [1]
Date of birth (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 26) [1]
Place of birth Perth, Western Australia
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) [1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Macarthur FC
Number 7
Youth career
2011 Olympic Kingsway
2012 FW NTC
2013 Perth Glory
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2017 Perth Glory 32 (3)
2014–2017 Perth Glory NPL 2 (0)
2015–2017 → Roda JC (loan) 16 (0)
2017–2021 Central Coast Mariners 63 (8)
2018–2019 → Sydney FC (loan) 19 (2)
2021– Macarthur FC 35 (2)
International career‡
2011–2012 Australia U17 7 (2)
2013–2014 Australia U20 15 (2)
2015–2018 Australia U23 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 December 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 January 2018

Daniel Peter De Silva (born 6 March 1997) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Macarthur FC in the A-League.

Contents

Born in Perth, De Silva commenced his professional career for Perth Glory in the A-League before joining Roda JC in 2015.

De Silva has played for Australia numerous times at youth level, and has been called up for the Australian senior team, but is yet to make his debut.

Club career

Perth Glory

On 22 February 2013, Daniel De Silva signed professional youth contract for Perth Glory. [2] De Silva chose to sign for Perth after a deal with English Premier League side Everton fell through due to complications obtaining a visa. [3] On 2 March 2013, De Silva made his professional debut for Perth Glory aged 15, in the 2–1 home victory against Sydney FC. De Silva came on as a 62nd-minute substitute for Matías Córdoba, making him the second youngest player in A-league history. [4] [5] On 29 October 2014, he scored his first senior goal in the FFA Cup Quarter Final against Melbourne Victory in the first period of extra time. [6] [7]

AS Roma

On 13 June 2014, Serie A side Roma announced that De Silva would join them at the conclusion of the 2014–15 A-League season for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be A$2.5m. [8] [9] [10] The transfer was cancelled in August 2015 after Perth Glory did not receive the first installment of the agreed transfer fee. [11]

Roda JC

On 26 August, Perth Glory announced that De Silva had joined Roda JC on a two-year loan deal. [11] [12] [13]

In January 2017, De Silva's loan was cut short six months early. [14]

Central Coast Mariners

De Silva joined A-League side Central Coast Mariners in July 2017 on a three-year contract. [15] Daniel De Silva made his first competitive debut for the Mariners in the FFA Cup against Blacktown City, coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute.

Sydney FC

De Silva spent a year on loan at Sydney FC. He frequently came on as a sub.

Macarthur FC

De Silva joined new A-League Men side Macarthur FC in July 2021 on a two-year contract. [16] He left Macarthur at the expiry of his contract in June 2023 to pursue overseas opportunities. [17] However, he re-joined Macarthur in July 2023 after a brief period as a free agent, following further discussions with Macarthur coach Mile Sterjovski. [18]

International career

De Silva scored his first goal for the Australia U20's in a man of the match performance against Colombia during the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in a 1–1 draw.

De Silva was also included in Ange Postecoglou's initial 43-man squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

Personal life

De Silva is of Indian descent. [19]

Career statistics

As of 22 January 2024 [20]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Perth Glory 2012–13 A-League 4000—40
2013–14 11000—110
2014–15 18331—214
Total3333100364
Roda JC 2015–16 Eredivisie 8030—110
2016–17 8010—90
Total1604000200
Central Coast Mariners 2017–18 A-League21310—223
2019–20 20140—241
2020–21 22400—224
Total6385000688
Sydney FC (loan) 2018–19 A-League1922140253
Macarthur 2021–22 A-League Men14120—161
2022–23 17131—202
2023–24 50004191
Total3625141454
Career total167151938119419

Honours

Macarthur

Related Research Articles

A-League Men is the highest-level professional men's soccer league in Australia and New Zealand. At the top of the Australian league system, it is the country's premier men's competition for the sport. A-League Men was established in 2004 as the A-League by the Football Federation Australia (FFA) as a successor to the National Soccer League (NSL) and competition commenced in August 2005. The league is currently administered by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), contested by twelve teams; eleven based in Australia and one based in New Zealand. The men's, women's and youth leagues have now been brought together under a unified A-Leagues banner.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danny Vukovic</span> Australian soccer player

Daniel Vukovic is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League and the Australia national team. Vukovic is the holder of several A-League records: he has the most clean sheets of any goalkeeper in A-League history (97), and he is the only goalkeeper to score in the A-League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alen Stajcic</span> Australian soccer coach (born 1973)

Alen Stajcic is an Australian football manager and former player, and is the current manager of Perth Glory in the A-League. He was the head coach of the Philippine women's national football team from 2021 to 2023. While as a footballer he was a NSW Premier League player and an Australian Youth Representative.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miloš Ninković</span> Serbian-Australian footballer (born 1984)

Miloš Ninković is a Serbian footballer who currently plays for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bruno Fornaroli</span> Australian soccer player (born 1987)

Bruno Fornaroli Mezza is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Melbourne Victory. Born in Uruguay, he plays for the Australia national team.

Kenny Lowe is an English association football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Australian side Perth RedStar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Australia Cup</span> Australias largest national knockout association football competition

The Australia Cup is the national soccer knockout cup competition in Australia. This annual competition is organised by Football Australia, formerly known as Football Federation Australia until 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Craig Goodwin</span> Australian soccer player

Craig Alexander Goodwin is an Australian professional soccer player as a left winger for Saudi Professional League club Al-Wehda and the Australian national team. Known for his agility and speed, he is Adelaide United's all-time leading goalscorer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Western Sydney Wanderers FC</span> Australian professional soccer club

Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in the Western Sydney region of Sydney, New South Wales. It competes in the country's premier competition, the A-League, under licence from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL). formerly under licence by the Football Federation Australia (FFA). The club had established itself as a major force in both Australia and Asia, having won one A-Leagues Premiership and an AFC Champions League title in its history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Christopher Gligor</span> Australian soccer player

Christopher Josif Hagi Gligor is a former Australian soccer player, who last played as a central midfielder for Sydney Olympic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Geria</span> Australian soccer player (born 1993)

Jason Kato Geria is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for A-League club Melbourne Victory, and the Australia national team.

The 2014–15 Sydney FC season was the club's 10th season since its establishment in 2004. The club participated in the A-League for the 10th time and the FFA Cup for the first time.

The 2015–16 Perth Glory FC season was the club's 19th season since its establishment in 1996. The club participated in the A-League for the 11th time and the FFA Cup for the second time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matthew Millar (soccer)</span> Australian soccer player

Matthew Millar is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a right back for A-League Men club Macarthur FC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Denis Genreau</span> Australian soccer player (born 1999)

Denis Genreau is a professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Toulouse and the Australia national team. Born in France, Genreau has represented Australia internationally since 2017.

The 2019–20 A-League, also known as the 2019–20 Hyundai A-League for sponsorship reasons, was the 43rd season of national level soccer in Australia, and the 15th since the establishment of the A-League in 2004. The regular season commenced on 11 October 2019 and was scheduled to conclude on 26 April 2020, though was postponed to 19 August 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused Football Federation Australia (FFA) to suspend the season from late March to mid July. The season resumed on 17 July 2020, which meant the finals occurred in mid-August and the Grand Final was held on 30 August 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020–21 A-League</span> 44th season of top-tier soccer league in Australia

The 2020–21 A-League was the 44th season of national level soccer in Australia, and the 16th since the establishment of the A-League in 2004. The season was started on 28 December 2020 and concluded with the Grand Final on 27 June 2021. The start of the season was later than previous seasons as a result of both the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand, and as part of a gradual shift to move the competition from summer to winter. Wellington Phoenix played the majority of their home matches at Wollongong Showground in Wollongong due to international travel restrictions.

The 2020–21 season was the 52nd season of national competitive association football in Australia and 138th overall.

The 2021–22 season will be Macarthur FC's second season since its establishment in 2017. The club will competing in the A-League for the second time and in the FFA Cup for the first time.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Australia" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Danny DE SILVA signs for Perth Glory – Perth Glory FC 2013". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Perth nabs young gun". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 26 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Glory too strong at home". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Glory to play 15-year-old". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  6. ↑ "FFA Cup: Bentleigh Greens v Adelaide City and Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory". Fox Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Daniel De Silva". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Quartermaine, Braden (13 June 2014). "Perth Glory youngster Daniel De Silva finally seals move to Italian Serie A club Roma". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  9. ↑ Hope, Shayne (8 April 2014). "Glory could pocket $2.5m for De Silva Roma deal". The West Australian. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  10. ↑ "De Silva's Roma deal done". perthglory.com.au. Football Federation Australia. 13 June 2014. Archived from the original on 19 July 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  11. 1 2 Lewis, David (26 August 2015). "De Silva's Roma deal scuppered as Glory confirms Roda loan". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  12. ↑ "Daniel de Silva joins Roda JC Kerkrade". Perth Glory Football Club. 26 August 2015. Archived from the original on 26 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  13. ↑ Lewis, David (26 August 2015). "It's Roda not Roma as Sage cashes in on De Silva". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  14. ↑ Lewis, Dave (9 January 2017). "Glory an option as De Silva ponders future after Roda exit". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "Mariners unveil De Silva". FourFourTwo . 7 July 2017. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  16. ↑ Harrington, Anna (9 July 2021). "De Silva joins Bulls as Victory duo depart". ftbl.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  17. ↑ Comito, Matt (9 June 2023). "Macarthur announce three exists inc. two stars set to 'pursue overseas moves'". keepup.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  18. ↑ Comito, Matt. "Free agent De Silva returns to Macarthur as Bulls 'pull out all the stops' to snare 'priority' signing". keepup.com.au.
  19. ↑ Simon Hill (7 April 2015). "Simon Hill: Shayne D'Cunha the latest Indian-Australian to pick football over cricket". Fox Sports.
  20. ↑ Daniel De Silva at Soccerway
  21. ↑ Gibson, Timothy (2 October 2022). "Macarthur prevail in Australia cup final against Sydney United". The Football Sack. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.