Ilano Silva Timas (born 29 September 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eerste Divisie club MVV. Born in the Netherlands, he is of Cape Verdean descent.[2]

Ilano Silva Timas
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-09-29) 29 September 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
MVV
Number 29
Youth career
Feyenoord
0000–2016 Sparta Rotterdam
2016–2022 Excelsior Maassluis
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Excelsior Maassluis 12 (0)
2023–2024 Smitshoek 29 (8)
2024 Excelsior Maassluis 0 (0)
2024– MVV 14 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:54, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Rotterdam, Silva Timas played youth football with Feyenoord and Sparta Rotterdam before joining Excelsior Maassluis at the under-15 level.[3] He made his senior debut for the club on 4 June 2022, starting in a 3–1 away loss to Jong Volendam in the Tweede Divisie.[4] During the following season, he primarily featured as a substitute, making 11 appearances.[5]

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Silva Timas moved to Smitshoek in the Vierde Divisie to gain more experience.[6] He quickly impressed by scoring four goals in his first seven matches and was named Smitshoek Player of the Month for August and September.[7] On 5 March 2024, he announced his return to Maassluis for the 2024–25 season, signing a one-year contract.[3] In his season at Smitshoek, he played a pivotal role in their promotion to the Derde Divisie, scoring a decisive goal in the promotion play-offs against Achilles Veen.[8]

During the summer of 2024, Silva Timas underwent a successful pre-season trial with MVV in the Eerste Divisie, scoring eight goals in four friendlies. This earned him a two-year professional contract with the club on 24 July 2024.[9][10] He made his professional debut on 9 August, replacing Rayan Buifrahi in the 62nd minute of a 1–0 home loss to Cambuur on the opening matchday.[11] On 13 October, he netted his first professional goal in a 2–0 win over VVV-Venlo in a Limburg derby.[12][13] In his first 12 matches, he scored three goals and provided two assists.[14]

Style of play

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Silva Timas is a two-footed midfielder recognised for his composure under pressure, precise passing, and strong tactical awareness. Early in his career, he was compared to Sergio Busquets for his ability to control play, create goal-scoring opportunities, and contribute defensively. Silva Timas is also effective at pressing forward and providing goals and assists.[15] As he progressed in his career, he further developed his goal-scoring instincts and ball control.[9]

Personal life

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Before signing his first professional contract with MVV in 2024 at age 21, Silva Timas worked as a grocery deliverer.[16][14]

Career statistics

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As of match played 8 November 2024[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League KNVB Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Excelsior Maassluis 2021–22 Tweede Divisie 1 0 1 0
2022–23 Tweede Divisie 11 0 0 0 11 0
Total 12 0 0 0 12 0
Smitshoek 2023–24 Vierde Divisie 29 8 0 0 4[a] 2 33 10
MVV 2024–25 Eerste Divisie 14 3 1 0 15 3
Career total 55 11 1 0 4 2 60 13

References

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  1. ^ "Selectie". MVV (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Silva Timas over Kaapverdië: "Ik zou het super leuk vinden, maar ik heb nog niks gehoord"". ESPN.nl (in Dutch). 27 October 2024. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Ilano Silva Timas (Smitshoek) terug naar Excelsior Maassluis". VoetbalRotterdam (in Dutch). 5 March 2024. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Jong Volendam vs. Excelsior Maassluis 3–1: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b Ilano Silva Timas at Soccerway
  6. ^ "Elf nieuwe spelers voor Smitshoek; Deprez nog een vraagteken". Barendrechts Dagblad (in Dutch). 20 June 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Speler van de maand augustus/september: Ilano Silva Timas". VV Smitshoek (in Dutch). 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  8. ^ Bos, Lukas (10 June 2024). "Ilano eist hoofdrol op bij promotiefeest Smitshoek: 'Geweldige manier om af te sluiten bij mooie club'". BN De Stem (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  9. ^ a b Schreurs, Joost (24 July 2024). "Ilano Silva Timas doorstaat proefperiode en tekent bij MVV". L1 Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  10. ^ Appeven, Stephan van (24 July 2024). "Ilano Silva Timas krijgt contract bij MVV". RTV Maastricht (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  11. ^ "MVV vs. Cambuur 0–1: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  12. ^ Beije, Ton (14 October 2024). "Ilano Silva Timas (ex-Excelsior Maassluis) scoort eerste doelpunt als prof voor MVV". Haaglanden Voetbal (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Recorddoelpunt voor Ilano Silva Timas". MVV (in Dutch). 15 October 2024. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  14. ^ a b Tempelman, Chris (7 November 2024). "'Vorig jaar werkte ik nog als maaltijdbezorger'". Voetbal International (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Signing Ilano Silva Timas". Prestige Sports (in Dutch). 8 September 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  16. ^ Bos, Lukas (8 August 2024). "Droom wordt werkelijkheid: Ilano (21) ruilt baantje als berzorger in voor een profbestaan bij MVV". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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