Liga Portugal
2×
Season 25745 · 2024/2025
#22
Rui Silva is a goalkeeper from Portugal who plays for Sporting CP, wearing shirt number 22. Born in 1994, he stands 1.91 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Rui Tiago Dantas da Silva
Known as
R. Dantas da Silva
Position
Goalkeeper
Team
Sporting CP
Nationality
Portugal
Date of birth
7 February 1994
Age
32 years
Height
1.91 m
Weight
91 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
22
Season statistics
0
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 2
W
?
Trophy cabinet · 6 won
UEFA Nations League
1×
Season 23188
Europa Conference League
1×
2024/2025
Copa del Rey
1×
La Liga 2
1×
Honours and individual awards
Other honours
- Segunda División Best Goalkeeper 2018–19
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Portugal National team
The career of Rui Silva so far
Rui Silva's career began at Nacional. He moved to Granada in 2017 for €1m and then to Sporting CP in 2025 for €4.7m, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 7 trophies, including Liga Portugal, UEFA Nations League, Europa Conference League. He currently plays for Sporting CP.
Career history · 5 transfers
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2025
Real Betis Sporting CP
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2025
Sporting CP Real Betis
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2025
Real Betis Sporting CP
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2021
Granada Real Betis
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2017
Nacional Granada
Frequently asked questions about Rui Silva
What team does Rui Silva play for?
Rui Silva plays for Sporting CP.
What position does Rui Silva play?
Rui Silva plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Rui Silva?
Rui Silva is 32 years old, born on 7 February 1994.
How tall is Rui Silva?
Rui Silva is 1.91 m (6′3″) tall.
Where is Rui Silva from?
Rui Silva is from Portugal.
Which teams has Rui Silva played for?
Rui Silva has played for Nacional, Granada, Real Betis and Sporting CP.
What shirt number does Rui Silva wear?
Rui Silva wears shirt number 22 for Sporting CP.
When did Rui Silva join Sporting CP?
Rui Silva joined Sporting CP from Real Betis on 1 July 2025 for a fee of €4.7m.