Antony Silva
Silva with Paraguay in 2017
Personal information
Full name Antony Domingo Silva Cano[1]
Date of birth (1984-02-27) 27 February 1984
Place of birth Asunción, Paraguay
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1997–2000 Cerro Corá
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2002 Cerro Corá 23 (0)
2003–2006 Libertad 19 (0)
2005 → General Caballero (loan) 9 (0)
2006 → 2 de Mayo (loan) 20 (0)
2007–2008 Tacuary 20 (0)
2008 → Talleres de Córdoba (loan) 7 (0)
2009 Marília 14 (0)
2009–2010 Rubio Ñu 22 (0)
2010–2014 Deportes Tolima 140 (0)
2014 3 de Febrero 33 (0)
2015 Independiente Medellín 35 (0)
2016–2018 Cerro Porteño 123 (0)
2019–2020 Huracán 30 (0)
2020 Nacional 9 (0)
2021–2023 Puebla 92 (0)
2023– Independiente Santa Fe 0 (0)
International career‡
2001 Paraguay U17 8 (0)
2002–2003 Paraguay U20 13 (0)
2003 Paraguay U23 3 (0)
2011– Paraguay 56 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:13, 9 May 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 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.[2][3] 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.[4] 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."[5]

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.[6]

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.[7] 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.[8]

"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[9]

Tacuary

After an impressive season with the club, Harry Redknapp brought Antony Silva on trial at Portsmouth.[10] Silva could not agree to terms, and decided to sign for Club Tacuary of Paraguay.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13] Following the suspension it was reported that New York Red Bulls was interested in Silva.[14][15]

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,[16] returning to play in Paraguay after four years.[17] Silva still had a contract wth 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.[18]

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.[19]

Cerro Porteño

He signed with Cerro Porteño as a reinforcement for the 2016 Copa Libertadores.[20]

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.[21]

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.[22] Silva saved penalties from Santiago Ormeño[23] and Christian Cueva before Paraguay lost 4–3 in the shoot-out.[24][25][26]

Career statistics

Club

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

Club performance League Cup Continental Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Paraguay League Cup South America Total
2003LibertadPrimera División20——20
2004LibertadPrimera División80——80
2005General CaballeroPrimera División90——90
2005LibertadPrimera División20——20
20062 de MayoPrimera División200——200
2006LibertadPrimera División70——70
2007TacuaryPrimera División200——200
Argentina League Cup South America Total
2008Talleres de CórdobaPrimera B Nacional70——70
Brazil League Cup South America Total
2009MaríliaCampeonato Paulista140——140
Paraguay League Cup South America Total
2009Rubio ÑuDivisión Profesional210——210
201010——10
Colombia League Cup South America Total
2010Deportes TolimaCategoría Primera A240—60300
20113902080490
20123901030430
20133804080500
201400000000
Paraguay League Cup South America Total
20143 de FebreroDivisión Profesional3300000330
Colombia League Cup South America Total
2015Independiente MedellínCategoría Primera A3501000360
Paraguay League Cup South America Total
2016Cerro PorteñoDivisión Profesional32000140460
Total Argentina 70000070
Brazil 1400000140
Colombia 1750802502080
Paraguay 1550001401690
Career total 3510803903980

International

International appearances

Under-17
Team Year Apps Goals
Paraguay 200180
Total80
Under-20
Team Year Apps Goals
Paraguay 200290
200340
Total130
Under-23
Team Year Apps Goals
Paraguay 200330
Total30
Senior
Team Year Apps Goals
Paraguay 201120
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

References

  1. ↑ Antony Silva at Soccerway
  2. ↑ "Antony Silva jugará en Cerro Porteño de Paraguay". 29 December 2015.
  3. ↑ Profile in BDFA
  4. ↑ "River perdió el invicto ante Libertad". Archived from the original on 2008-02-26.
  5. ↑ http://www.clarin.com/diario/2004/04/08/d-04815.htm (in Spanish)
  6. ↑ http://uv0339.us18.toservers.com/2008/01/23/nota158063.html%5B%5D
  7. ↑ "Olimpia y 2 de Mayo tras el primer éxito en el torneo - Deportes - ABC Color".
  8. ↑ "Anthony Silva pide disculpas por gesto - Deportes - ABC Color".
  9. ↑ "Anthony Silva pide disculpas por gesto - Deportes - ABC Color".
  10. ↑ "Harry out to pocket the Silva - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. 2007-09-20. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  11. ↑ "NEWS". Danishfootballagency.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  12. ↑ danishfootballagency.com Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ "Los jugadores Inca y Antony Silva fueron suspendidos por doping / Deportes". PPN.com.py. 2010-01-29. Archived from the original on 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  14. ↑ "Archivo no encontrado". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  15. ↑ "Anthony Silva está a un paso de jugar en EEUU".
  16. ↑ https://www.m.d10.ultimahora.com/antony-silva-es-presentado-como-nuevo-arquero-del-3-n1790371.html/amp
  17. ↑ "Diario HOY | Antony Silva, flamante nuevo arquero del "3"". 26 April 2016.
  18. ↑ "Diario HOY | Antony Silva, flamante nuevo arquero del "3"". 26 April 2016.
  19. ↑ "Cápsulas de fútbol - Anthony Silva, nuevo arquero del Independiente Medellín".
  20. ↑ "Antony Silva jugará en Cerro Porteño de Paraguay". 29 December 2015.
  21. ↑ "Copa América Centenario: Díaz da lista de 23 atletas". La Nación (in Spanish). May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  22. ↑ "La Nación / Antony Silva fue la gran figura".
  23. ↑ "Antony Silva atajó penal a Santiago Ormeño en Copa América". 2 July 2021.
  24. ↑ "Perú eliminó a Paraguay y se metió en semifinales de la Copa América 2021".
  25. ↑ "Cueva tras clasificación a semifinales de la Copa América: "Hay que seguir la lucha"". 2 July 2021.
  26. ↑ "Perú vence a Paraguay por penales y jugará semifinal". Los Angeles Times. 3 July 2021.
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