David Josué Jiménez Silva was born in Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, Spain. His father, Fernando Jiménez, was a former municipal police officer who later worked as head of stadium security at Valencia CF. His mother, Eva Silva, is of Japanese descent. Silva has two siblings: a sister, Natalia Jiménez Silva, and a brother, Nando Jiménez Silva.
Silva began playing football with the youth team of UD San Fernando, located near Maspalomas. Initially a goalkeeper, he later transitioned to the winger position, modeling his style of play after his footballing idol, Michael Laudrup. At the age of 14, Silva accepted an offer to join the youth academy of Valencia CF, where he developed as a professional player until he turned 17.
Silva spent six years of his professional career with Valencia CF, making over 150 appearances for the club. During his time there, he helped the team win the Copa del Rey in 2008. His vision, agility, and dribbling made him an invaluable part of the squad. These years laid the foundation for his reputation as one of Spain's most promising attacking midfielders.
In 2010, David Silva transferred from Valencia CF to Manchester City for a reported fee of £24.4 million. He quickly became one of the most influential players at the club, earning nicknames such as “Merlin” and “El Mago” from fans and teammates due to his creativity, passing accuracy, and possession-retaining ability. A left-footed player known for his excellent dribbling and first-touch control, Silva played predominantly as an attacking midfielder but also excelled as a winger or second striker.
By his seventh season with Manchester City, Silva had made over 250 appearances for the club. He contributed significantly to the team’s success, helping secure two Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, and an FA Cup. His style of play and on-field intelligence made him a pivotal figure in the club's rise to prominence in English football.
| Birth Date: | 8 Jan, 1986 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | Spain |
| Birth Place: | Arguineguín |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Spanish association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 55 million |
