Damien Da Silva
Damien Da Silva is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for A-League Men club Macarthur FC.
Club career
On 16 July 2009, it was announced that Da Silva had signed a three-year contract with Châteauroux after rejecting a new deal with Chamois Niortais.On 27 May 2021, Da Silva signed a two-year contract with Lyon, leaving Rennes, where he was captain, on a free transfer.
On 3 February 2023, Lyon stated that Da Silva joined Australian club Melbourne Victory, with the latter confirming that Da Silva had signed for the club until the end of the 2023-24 A-League Men season.
On 20 February 2024, Da Silva scored two goals deep in injury time to secure a 2-1 win over Western United, to put Victory back in finals contention after a 6 game winless streak, with Da Silva's second goal also being Melbourne Victory's 800th A-League goal scored.
International career
Da Silva was born in France to a Portuguese father and French mother. In the 2006–07 season, Da Silva was awarded 2 caps for the France [national football team|France under-19 team]. He scored a goal on his debut in a 3–0 victory over Finland U-19 on 15 October 2006.Honours
Stade RennaisIndividual
- Melbourne Victory FC Player of the Season: 2022–23 [Melbourne Victory FC season|2022–23], Melbourne Victory FC season|2023–24]
- PFA [Footballer of the Year Awards|PFA A-League Team of the Season]: 2023–24