Australian professional football player
Daniel Peter De Silva (born 6 March 1997) is an Australian professional soccer player who most recently played as an attacking midfielder for Macarthur FC in the A-League.
Born in Perth, De Silva commenced his professional career for Perth Glory in the A-League before joining Roda JC in 2015.
Club career
Perth Glory
On 22 February 2013, Daniel De Silva signed professional youth contract for Perth Glory.[2] De Silva chose to sign for Perth after a deal with English Premier League side Everton fell through due to complications obtaining a visa.[3] On 2 March 2013, De Silva made his professional debut for Perth Glory aged 15, in the 2–1 home victory against Sydney FC. De Silva came on as a 62nd-minute substitute for Matías Córdoba, making him the second youngest player in A-league history.[4][5] On 29 October 2014, he scored his first senior goal in the FFA Cup Quarter Final against Melbourne Victory in the first period of extra time.[6][7]
AS Roma
On 13 June 2014, Serie A side Roma announced that De Silva would join them at the conclusion of the 2014–15 A-League season for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be A$2.5m.[8][9][10] The transfer was cancelled in August 2015 after Perth Glory did not receive the first installment of the agreed transfer fee.[11]
Roda JC
On 26 August, Perth Glory announced that De Silva had joined Roda JC on a two-year loan deal.[11][12][13]
In January 2017, De Silva's loan was cut short six months early.[14]
Central Coast Mariners
De Silva joined A-League side Central Coast Mariners in July 2017 on a three-year contract.[15] Daniel De Silva made his first competitive debut for the Mariners in the FFA Cup against Blacktown City, coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute.
Sydney FC
De Silva spent a year on loan at Sydney FC. He frequently came on as a sub.
Macarthur FC
De Silva joined new A-League Men side Macarthur FC in July 2021 on a two-year contract.[16] He left Macarthur at the expiry of his contract in June 2023 to pursue overseas opportunities.[17] However, he re-joined Macarthur in July 2023 after a brief period as a free agent, following further discussions with Macarthur coach Mile Sterjovski.[18]
International career
De Silva scored his first goal for the Australia U20's in a man of the match performance against Colombia during the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in a 1–1 draw.
De Silva was also included in Ange Postecoglou's initial 43-man squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Personal life
De Silva is of Indian descent.[19]
Career statistics
- As of 22 January 2024[20]
Honours
Macarthur
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