Antony Silva Explained

Antony Silva
Fullname:Antony Domingo Silva Cano
Height:1.90 m
Birth Date:1984 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Asunción, Paraguay
Currentclub:Nacional
Clubnumber:1
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1997–2000
Youthclubs1:Cerro Corá
Years1:2000–2002
Years2:2003–2006
Years3:2005
Years4:2006
Years5:2007–2008
Years6:2008
Years7:2009
Years8:2009–2010
Years9:2010–2014
Years10:2014
Years11:2015
Years12:2016–2018
Years13:2019–2020
Years14:2020
Years15:2021–2023
Years16:2023
Years17:2024–
Clubs1:Cerro Corá
Clubs2:Libertad
Clubs3:General Caballero (loan)
Clubs4:2 de Mayo (loan)
Clubs5:Tacuary
Clubs6:Talleres de Córdoba (loan)
Clubs7:Marília
Clubs8:Rubio Ñu
Clubs9:Deportes Tolima
Clubs10:3 de Febrero
Clubs11:Independiente Medellín
Clubs12:Cerro Porteño
Clubs13:Huracán
Clubs14:Nacional
Clubs15:Puebla
Clubs17:Nacional
Caps1:23
Caps2:19
Caps3:9
Caps4:20
Caps5:20
Caps6:7
Caps7:14
Caps8:22
Caps9:140
Caps10:33
Caps11:35
Caps12:123
Caps13:30
Caps14:9
Caps15:92
Caps16:19
Caps17:7
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:0
Goals4:0
Goals5:0
Goals6:0
Goals7:0
Goals8:0
Goals9:0
Goals10:0
Goals11:0
Goals12:0
Goals13:0
Goals14:0
Goals15:0
Goals16:0
Goals17:0
Nationalyears1:2001
Nationalyears2:2002–2003
Nationalyears3:2003
Nationalyears4:2011–
Nationalteam1:Paraguay U17
Nationalteam2:Paraguay U20
Nationalteam3:Paraguay U23
Nationalteam4:Paraguay
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalcaps4:56
Nationalgoals4:0
Pcupdate:02:13, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:20:00, 2 May 2023 (UTC)

Antony Domingo Silva Cano (born 27 February 1984) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Categoría Primera A club Santa Fe and the Paraguay national team.[1] [2] He also holds Italian citizenship.

Career

Silva began his career in the youth ranks of Club Cerro Corá. In 2000, he made his professional debut with the club.

Libertad

Silva was signed by Club Libertad in 2003. During the 2004 Copa Libertadores, Silva helped Libertad to a famous 1–0 win over Argentine club River Plate in a match played at Defensores del Chaco on April 7.[3] Argentina's Clarín raved about Silva's performance, stating: "The goalkeeper Anthony Silva was the big star: he closed off all roads to the Argentines."[4]

Loan to General Caballero ZC

After being primarily the reserve goalkeeper for Libertad, Silva joined General Caballero on loan during the 2005 season. Silva's rights were purchased by Italian club Genoa but never officially joined the Italian side.[5]

Loan to 2 de Mayo

In 2006 Silva signed on loan with Club 2 de Mayo and established himself as the teams' main goalkeeper. During Silva's loan to 2 de Mayo, he was coached by Saturnino Arua and was teammates with Salustiano Candia.[6] On 15 March 2006, gave apologies for making improper gestures at the public after being replaced after conceding his side's fourth goal in a defeat to Nacional Asunción, showing his middle finger to the preference section at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco.[7]

"They are things that occur. I reacted in that moment because I was angry and what I did was a matter of in the moment, because I don't have a past with actions of this type. Also, I don't know to who I showed it to, and the only thing that I can say is ask for apologies to the people who felt offended by my actions."' – Antony Silva apologizing about his reaction to the crowd in a game against Nacional Asunción[8]

Tacuary

After an impressive season with the club, Harry Redknapp brought Antony Silva on trial at Portsmouth.[9] Silva could not agree to terms, and decided to sign for Club Tacuary of Paraguay.[10]

Loan to Talleres de Córdoba

After an impressive season with Club Tacuary in which he played in the Copa Libertadores, Silva left Paraguay and was signed by Argentine side Talleres de Córdoba. Silva only played 7 games for Talleres in 2008.

Marília

In 2009 moved to Brazil to play for Marília Atlético Clube.[11]

Rubio Ñu

After a brief spell in Brazil, Silva returned to Paraguay and signed for Club Rubio Ňú and quickly established himself as the main goalkeeper. On 29 January 2010 Silva was suspended by the Paraguayan Football Federation for doping, which Silva denied.[12] Following the suspension it was reported that New York Red Bulls was interested in Silva.[13] [14]

Deportes Tolima

Silva signed in June 2010 with Deportes Tolima of Colombia, with which Silva played 140 matches.

3 de Febrero

In February 2014, Silva was officially presented as new goalkeeper for Ciudad del Este club 3 de Febrero for the Primera División season,[15] returning to play in Paraguay after four years.[16] Silva still had a contract with his club in Colombia until 30 June 2014, but some administration differences forced his exit. Since the beginnings of 2014, Odair dos Santos from 3 de Febrero intended to count with Silva at the club.[17]

Independiente Medellín

On 28 December 2014, El Colombiano confirmed Antony Silva's signing as new goalkeeper of Independiente de Medellin for the 2015 campaign. Silva was the club's second new signing following the acquisition of attacker Juan Fernando Caicedo.[18]

Cerro Porteño

He signed with Cerro Porteño as a reinforcement for the 2016 Copa Libertadores.[19]

International career

Silva has represented Paraguay at various youth levels. In 2001 Silva participated for Paraguay in the Under-17 World Cup and in 2003 participated in the Under-20 World Cup helping his nation reach the knock out stages. He played 3 matches in the 2003 Pan American Games. He was part of the squad that played in the 2015 Copa América, where he played 2 matches. He also was selected for the squad that competed in the Copa América Centenario.[20]

In the 2021 Copa América, Paraguay's press hailed Silva as the figure for his saves during a quarter-final penalty shootout against Peru, which Paraguay ultimately lost.[21] Silva saved penalties from Santiago Ormeño[22] and Christian Cueva before Paraguay lost 4–3 in the shoot-out.[23] [24] [25]

Career statistics

Club

This table is incomplete, thus some stats and totals could be incorrect.

Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
ParaguayLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2003LibertadPrimera División2020
2004LibertadPrimera División8080
2005General CaballeroPrimera División9090
2005LibertadPrimera División2020
20062 de MayoPrimera División200200
2006LibertadPrimera División7070
2007TacuaryPrimera División200200
ArgentinaLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2008Talleres de CórdobaPrimera B Nacional7070
BrazilLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2009MaríliaCampeonato Paulista140140
ParaguayLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2009Rubio ÑuDivisión Profesional210210
20101010
ColombiaLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2010Deportes TolimaCategoría Primera A24060300
20113902080490
20123901030430
20133804080500
201400000000
ParaguayLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
20143 de FebreroDivisión Profesional3300000330
ColombiaLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2015Independiente MedellínCategoría Primera A3501000360
ParaguayLeagueCupSouth AmericaTotal
2016Cerro PorteñoDivisión Profesional32000140460
TotalArgentina70000070
Brazil1400000140
Colombia1750802502080
Paraguay1550001401690
Career total3510803903980

International

International appearances

Under-17
TeamYearAppsGoals
Paraguay200180
Total80
Under-20
TeamYearAppsGoals
Paraguay200290
200340
Total130
Under-23
TeamYearAppsGoals
Paraguay200330
Total30
Senior
TeamYearAppsGoals
Paraguay201120
201210
201310
201420
201580
201620
201790
201810
201930
202030
2021150
202210
Total480

Honours

Club Libertad
Deportes Tolima

Runner-up (1): 2010 Finalización

Independiente Medellín

Runner-up (1): 2015 Apertura

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Antony Silva jugará en Cerro Porteño de Paraguay. 29 December 2015.
  2. http://www.bdfa.com.ar/jugadores-ANTONY-DOMINGO-SILVA-31158.html Profile in BDFA
  3. Web site: River perdió el invicto ante Libertad . https://web.archive.org/web/20080226181745/http://www.peru.com/futbol/AutoNoticias/DetalleNoticia40362.asp . 2008-02-26 .
  4. http://www.clarin.com/diario/2004/04/08/d-04815.htm
  5. http://uv0339.us18.toservers.com/2008/01/23/nota158063.html{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  6. Web site: Olimpia y 2 de Mayo tras el primer éxito en el torneo - Deportes - ABC Color.
  7. Web site: Anthony Silva pide disculpas por gesto - Deportes - ABC Color.
  8. Web site: Anthony Silva pide disculpas por gesto - Deportes - ABC Color.
  9. Web site: Harry out to pocket the Silva - Mirror Online . Mirror.co.uk . 2007-09-20 . 2014-06-30.
  10. Web site: NEWS . Danishfootballagency.com . 2014-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120304035608/http://www.danishfootballagency.com/content/news.html . 2012-03-04 . dead .
  11. http://www.danishfootballagency.com/content/players/antony_silva.html danishfootballagency.com
  12. Web site: Los jugadores Inca y Antony Silva fueron suspendidos por doping / Deportes . PPN.com.py . 2010-01-29 . 2014-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141217210355/http://www.ppn.com.py/html/noticias/noticia-ver.asp?id=58589&desc=Los-jugadores-Inca-y-Antony-Silva-fueron-suspendidos-por-doping . 2014-12-17 . dead .
  13. Web site: Archivo no encontrado . https://archive.today/20120314021703/http://www.abc.com.py/abc/nota/84674-Anthony-Silva-podr%C3%ADa-jugar-en-el-f%C3%BAtbol-de-EE.UU/ . dead . 2012-03-14 . Abc.com.py . 2014-06-30 .
  14. Web site: Anthony Silva está a un paso de jugar en EEUU .
  15. https://www.m.d10.ultimahora.com/antony-silva-es-presentado-como-nuevo-arquero-del-3-n1790371.html/amp{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  16. Web site: Diario HOY | Antony Silva, flamante nuevo arquero del "3". 26 April 2016 .
  17. Web site: Diario HOY | Antony Silva, flamante nuevo arquero del "3". 26 April 2016 .
  18. Web site: Cápsulas de fútbol - Anthony Silva, nuevo arquero del Independiente Medellín.
  19. Web site: Antony Silva jugará en Cerro Porteño de Paraguay. 29 December 2015.
  20. Web site: Copa América Centenario: Díaz da lista de 23 atletas . La Nación . May 9, 2016 . May 9, 2016 . es.
  21. Web site: La Nación / Antony Silva fue la gran figura.
  22. Web site: Antony Silva atajó penal a Santiago Ormeño en Copa América. 2 July 2021.
  23. Web site: Perú eliminó a Paraguay y se metió en semifinales de la Copa América 2021.
  24. Web site: Cueva tras clasificación a semifinales de la Copa América: "Hay que seguir la lucha". 2 July 2021.
  25. Web site: Perú vence a Paraguay por penales y jugará semifinal. Los Angeles Times. 3 July 2021.