# Matt Silva (soccer)

Matthew Manuel Silva (born March 28, 1991) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Singapore Premier League club Tanjong Pagar United.

## College career

Silva spent four years playing college soccer at Le Moyne College, where he was the starting keeper for the Dolphins. In his first season, he was named Northeast-10 Conference rookie of the year and would go on to earn conference all-star honours three times.

## Club career
### Semi-prof career

In 2010, Silva played in the USL Premier Development League with the Toronto Lynx, making seven appearances that season.
In 2011, he played in the Canadian Soccer League with SC Toronto, before returning to the Lynx in 2012, where he made five appearances that season and seven the following season.
In 2014, Silva played for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.

### Kaya

Silva signed his first professional contract with Kaya of the United Football League on 21 January2015. In the same season, he helped Kaya to win the UFL Cup on 28 August defeating Ceres in the final.

### Bodens BK

In February 2016, Silva joined Swedish Division 2 club Bodens.

### Österlen

In January 2018, Silva signed for Swedish Division 2 club Österlen. After the season, he trialed with Trelleborg and Mjällby but didn't signed a contract with any of the club.

### York9

Silva returned to Canada and signed for Canadian Premier League club York 9 FC on 1 February 2019. He made his debut for the club on July 17 against Pacific. York9 secured a 2–1 victory. Though expected to be the starting goalkeeper when he signed, Silva spent most of the 2019 season backing up first choice goalkeeper Nathan Ingham, and his debut against Pacific turned out to be his only game of the season. On 15 November 2019, the club announced that Silva would not be returning for the 2020 season.

### Valour

On 16 June 2020, Valour FC announced they had signed Silva to a deal. He did not make an appearance in the shortened 2020 season, but was still re-signed for 2021. In 2021 he finally got to see the pitch for Valour, but was still the firm second choice goalkeeper behind Jonathan Sirois. Still, Silva wanted and believed he was capable of being a starting goalkeeper. However, all clubs in the league already had a set first choice keeper, so he decided he would have to leave Canada. In January 2022, Valour declined Silva's contract option for 2022.

### United City

On 14 March 2022, Silva joined Philippines Football League club United City. With United City, he featured in the 2022 AFC Champions League, where he made one of the top five saves of the group stage making two appearances against Australian side Melbourne City and Korean club Jeonnam Dragons. However, his team was eliminated in the group stage. Despite this, he also experienced success with United City, featuring twice in the club's cup run that saw them win the Copa Paulino Alcantara for the first time in club history. Although happy with the trophy win, Silva would move on from the Philippines shortly after.

### Bruno's Magpies

Shortly after departing United City, Silva signed with Gibraltarian side Bruno's Magpies, who were competing in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase. He participated in the European tournament and played in both matches against Crusaders in the first round of the qualifiers. Silva was on the bench where the team won the 2022–23 Rock Cup

### Espinho

On 1 August 2023, Silva joined Portuguese side Espinho on a free transfer.

### Second stint with United City

On 24 February 2024, Silva returned to his former club United City for his third run in the Philippines Football League for the 2024 season.

### Loyola

In October 2024, Silva signed with Loyola. He make his debut for the club on 19 October in a 3–2 win over Mendiola 1991.

### Tanjong Pagar United

On 31 December 2024, Silva signed a contract with Singapore Premier League club Tanjong Pagar United.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 22 July 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| York9 FC | 2019 | Canadian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| York9 FC | Total | Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Valour FC | 2020 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valour FC | 2021 | Canadian Premier League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Valour FC | Total | Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| United City | 2022–23 | Philippines Football League | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| United City | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Magpies | 2022–23 | Gibraltar Football League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Magpies | 2023–24 | Gibraltar Football League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magpies | Total | Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| S.C. Espinho | 2023–24 | AF Aveiro Campeonato Sabseg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.C. Espinho | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United City | 2024 | Philippines Football League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| United City | Total | Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Loyola | 2024–25 | Philippines Football League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Loyola | Total | Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanjong Pagar United | 2024–25 | Singapore Premier League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tanjong Pagar United | Total | Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

## Honours
### Club
#### Kaya

* UFL Cup: 2015

#### United City

* Copa Paulino Alcantara: 2022

#### Bruno's Magpies

* Rock Cup: 2022–23

### Individual

* Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year: 2010