Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese midfielder for Real Madrid and Portugal, sharing his football journey after nine seasons with Manchester City.
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Manchester CityOverview
- Born
- 10 August 1994 · Lisbon, Portugal
- Occupation
- Professional footballer · Midfielder
- Career path
- Benfica, Monaco, Manchester City, Real Madrid
- Breakout
- Monaco’s 2016/17 Ligue 1 title and Champions League semi-final run
Mini bio
How it started.
Bernardo joined Benfica at seven and grew up supporting the Lisbon club.
Finding his place.
After three first-team appearances for Benfica, he moved to Monaco on loan in 2014. The move became permanent six months later. By 2017, he had helped Monaco win Ligue 1 and reach the Champions League semi-finals, earning a move to Manchester City.
Nights fans remember.
At City, his 2018/19 performances earned the supporters’ player of the season award. In May 2023, he scored twice in the 4-0 Champions League semi-final win over Real Madrid. He also helped Portugal win the inaugural Nations League in 2019, taking the tournament’s individual award.
The next chapter.
He captained City during the 2025/26 season before announcing his departure. Real Madrid confirmed his signing in June 2026, and his first goal for the club followed against Leipzig in October.
Creditschronological, newest first
Club football
- 2026Real MadridMidfielder; signed a contract through June 2028
- 2017–2026Manchester CityMidfielder; captain in 2025/26
- 2014–2017MonacoMidfielder; 2016/17 Ligue 1 champion
International football
- 2025UEFA Nations LeagueWinner with Portugal
- 2019UEFA Nations LeagueWinner and Player of the Tournament with Portugal
Awards
Quotes
I arrived as a Man City player, I leave as one more of you, a Man City supporter for life.Bernardo Silva, farewell message published by Manchester City
He addressed City supporters when announcing his departure in April 2026.
Trivia
- His dog John is named after former Manchester City teammate John Stones.
- Real Madrid gave him the number 20 shirt at his August 2026 welcome ceremony.
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