Antony Domingo Silva Cano (born 27 February 1984) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Categoría Primera A club Nacional and the Paraguay national team.[2][3] He also holds Italian citizenship.
 Silva with Paraguay in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antony Domingo Silva Cano[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nacional | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| 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 | 19 | (0) |
| 2024– | Nacional | 22 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2001 | Paraguay U17 | 8 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Paraguay U20 | 13 | (0) |
| 2003 | Paraguay U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2011– | Paraguay | 56 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:13, 9 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:00, 2 May 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career
editSilva began his career in the youth ranks of Club Cerro Corá. In 2000, he made his professional debut with the club.
Libertad
editSilva 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
editAfter 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
editIn 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
editAfter 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
editAfter 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
editIn 2009 moved to Brazil to play for Marília Atlético Clube.[12]
Rubio Ñu
editAfter 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
editSilva signed in June 2010 with Deportes Tolima of Colombia, with which Silva played 140 matches.
3 de Febrero
editIn 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 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.[18]
Independiente Medellín
editOn 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
editHe signed with Cerro Porteño as a reinforcement for the 2016 Copa Libertadores.[20]
International career
editSilva 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
editClub
editThis table is incomplete, thus some stats and totals could be incorrect.
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Paraguay | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2003 | Libertad | Primera División | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | Libertad | Primera División | 8 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | General Caballero | Primera División | 9 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | Libertad | Primera División | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 2 de Mayo | Primera División | 20 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | Libertad | Primera División | 7 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | Tacuary | Primera División | 20 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 0 | ||
| Argentina | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2008 | Talleres de Córdoba | Primera B Nacional | 7 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Brazil | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2009 | Marília | Campeonato Paulista | 14 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| Paraguay | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2009 | Rubio Ñu | División Profesional | 21 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Colombia | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2010 | Deportes Tolima | Categoría Primera A | 24 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 49 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Paraguay | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2014 | 3 de Febrero | División Profesional | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Colombia | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2015 | Independiente Medellín | Categoría Primera A | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Paraguay | League | Cup | South America | Total | ||||||
| 2016 | Cerro Porteño | División Profesional | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Total | Argentina | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Brazil | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| Colombia | 175 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 208 | 0 | ||
| Paraguay | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 169 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 351 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 398 | 0 | ||
International
editInternational appearances
editUnder-17
edit| Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | |
Under-20
edit| Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | |
Under-23
edit| Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
Senior
edit| Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 48 | 0 | |
Honours
edit- Club Libertad
- Primera División (2): 2003, 2006
- Deportes Tolima
- Runner-up (1): 2010 Finalización
- Independiente Medellín
- Runner-up (1): 2015 Apertura
References
edit- ^ Antony Silva at Soccerway
- ^ "Antony Silva jugará en Cerro Porteño de Paraguay". 29 December 2015.
- ^ Profile in BDFA
- ^ "River perdió el invicto ante Libertad". Archived from the original on 26 February 2008.
- ^ http://www.clarin.com/diario/2004/04/08/d-04815.htm (in Spanish)
- ^ http://uv0339.us18.toservers.com/2008/01/23/nota158063.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Olimpia y 2 de Mayo tras el primer éxito en el torneo - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Anthony Silva pide disculpas por gesto - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Anthony Silva pide disculpas por gesto - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Harry out to pocket the Silva - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "NEWS". Danishfootballagency.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ danishfootballagency.com Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Los jugadores Inca y Antony Silva fueron suspendidos por doping / Deportes". PPN.com.py. 29 January 2010. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Archivo no encontrado". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Anthony Silva está a un paso de jugar en EEUU".
- ^ https://www.m.d10.ultimahora.com/antony-silva-es-presentado-como-nuevo-arquero-del-3-n1790371.html/amp[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Diario HOY | Antony Silva, flamante nuevo arquero del "3"". 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Diario HOY | Antony Silva, flamante nuevo arquero del "3"". 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Cápsulas de fútbol - Anthony Silva, nuevo arquero del Independiente Medellín".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Antony Silva jugará en Cerro Porteño de Paraguay". 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Copa América Centenario: Díaz da lista de 23 atletas". La Nación (in Spanish). 9 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "La Nación / Antony Silva fue la gran figura".
- ^ "Antony Silva atajó penal a Santiago Ormeño en Copa América". 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Perú eliminó a Paraguay y se metió en semifinales de la Copa América 2021".
- ^ "Cueva tras clasificación a semifinales de la Copa América: "Hay que seguir la lucha"". 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Perú vence a Paraguay por penales y jugará semifinal". Los Angeles Times. 3 July 2021.
External links
edit- Antony Silva at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es)
- Antony Silva at WorldFootball.net
- Antony Silva at National-Football-Teams.com
- Antony Silva – FIFA competition record (archived)