Gaston Silva is a passionate and professional football player from Uruguay who plays as a defender for the Uruguay National Football Team and Argentine Club, Independiente. Due to his talents, skills, and performance, he has wowed everyone. He also competed in the 2018 World Cup in Russia for his country, Uruguay.
Early Years
Gaston Silva was born on the 5th of March in the year 1994. He is an Uruguayan citizen. He was born in the Uruguayan city of Salto. Gastón Silva El Que Juega Poquito is his full name. Patricia Perdomo is his mother’s name. Martin Silva Perdomo, his younger brother, is also a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Italian club AC Bra. Gaston Silva is a dual citizen of Italy and the United States.
Early on in your career
Gaston Silva began his professional career at Defensor Sporting. On November 8, 2011, at the age of 16, he made his professional debut in a 0-2 away victory against Montevideo Wanderers. He also made his Copa Libertadores debut on April 18, 2012, in an away win against Argentina’s Club Atletico Velez Sarsfield with a score of 1-3. In the 2011-2012 Uruguayan Primera Division Season, he played in the Apertura Tournament and contributed greatly to the final triumph. He appeared in all 17 league games and four Copa Libertadores matches.
On July 21, 2014, Gaston Silva was transferred to Torino at €2.3 million. He signed a four-year contract there. In this club, he made a fantastic debut against Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League. He later joined the Spanish football club Granada CF on a season-long loan transfer on August 18, 2016, once the contract was completed. After 10 days in the club, he made his La Liga debut. He played in 23 games for this team and stayed till 2017. Then he went to Independiente, an Argentine club.
Career Opportunities on the Global Stage
In Ecuador, he competed in the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship. He also participated in the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico with the Uruguayan national under-17 football team. He previously competed in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey with the Uruguayan national under-20 football team. In addition, he was named to the Uruguayan national football team’s under-22 squad for the 2011 Pan American Games. In May 2018, he was chosen to Uruguay’s provisional 26-man roster for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Personal Information
Gaston Silva is a husband and father. He married Noel and they have a child together. Julia is the name of their firstborn daughter, who was born on May 15, 2017. Their marriage had only lasted two years. He stands at 6 feet tall. Pisces is his zodiac sign. He is reported to have a net worth of $1 million, which includes all of his earnings. His annual income is $57,000 on average. Only football is his main source of income.