Francisco Silva (footballer, born 1986)

Chilean footballer

Chile midfielder Chiapas F.C.

Born Feb 11, 1986 (40)

Birth Place Quillota

Nationality Chile

Position midfielder

Current Team Chiapas F.C.

Height 178 cm

Weight 75 kg

About

Francisco Andrés 'Gato' Silva Gajardo, known as Francisco Silva, is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He is considered one of the greatest Chilean defensive midfielders of all time. His winning penalty in Copa America Centenario gave Chile their second consecutive Copa America title.

Career

2005 – 2013 Club Deportivo Universidad Católica

2005 – 2005 Deportes Ovalle

2007 – 2007 Provincial Osorno

2007 – Present Chile men's national football team

2013 – 2015 Club Atlético Osasuna

2014 – 2015 Club Brugge K.V.

2015 – Present Chiapas F.C.