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André Silva

André Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

André Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Elche. He rose through FC Porto’s system, later playing for clubs including AC Milan, Sevilla, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig and Elche, and has also represented Portugal internationally.

Early life and youth career

André Silva was born in Baguim do Monte, Portugal, and developed in FC Porto’s youth system after earlier youth spells at other Portuguese clubs. He progressed through Porto’s reserve side before reaching the senior team.

Club career

Silva made his senior debut for Porto in 2015 and established himself as a goalscorer before moving abroad. His career has included spells at AC Milan, Sevilla, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig and Elche.

Record scoring season at Eintracht Frankfurt

In the 2020–21 Bundesliga season, Silva scored 28 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt, surpassing the club’s previous top-flight single-season record. He was among the league’s top scorers that season.

International career

Silva has represented Portugal at senior level and was part of the national team setup after progressing through youth levels. His international record is associated with Portugal’s modern generation of forwards.

Key facts

  • André Silva is a Portuguese forward who came through FC Porto’s academy and debuted for the senior team in 2015.
  • He scored 24 goals in 58 appearances for Porto before moving to AC Milan in 2017.
  • Silva set a new Eintracht Frankfurt single-season Bundesliga scoring record with 28 goals in 2020–21.
  • He joined RB Leipzig in 2021 for a reported fee of €23 million.
  • Silva has represented Portugal at senior international level.

Frequently asked questions

Who is André Silva?
André Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Elche and has also played for Porto, Milan, Sevilla, Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig.
What is André Silva’s full name?
His full name is André Miguel Valente da Silva.
What position does André Silva play?
He is listed as a forward or centre-forward.
What is André Silva best known for?
He is best known for his prolific 2020–21 Bundesliga season with Eintracht Frankfurt, when he scored 28 league goals.
Has André Silva played for Portugal?
Yes. He has represented Portugal at international level.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Silva_(footballer,_born_1995)
    Supports: Career overview, clubs, Porto debut, Porto goals, Eintracht Frankfurt record season, RB Leipzig transfer
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/3368/andre-silva
    Supports: Nationality, position, birthdate, current club
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/andre-silva/profil/spieler/198008
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, height, position, club history
  4. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/andre-silva-10-things-on-the-werder-bremen-and-portugal-striker-ronaldo-16172
    Supports: Eintracht Frankfurt 28-goal season and RB Leipzig move context
  5. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/players/388523/andre-silva
    Supports: Club list, international representation, major honours overview
  6. EA Sports — https://www.ea.com/en/games/ea-sports-fc/ratings/player-ratings/andre-silva/228941
    Supports: Current club and position in EA SPORTS FC ratings page