Few midfielders are as quietly indispensable as Bernardo Silva. The Bernardo Silva stats tell the story of a serial winner at Manchester City and a mainstay of Portugal’s golden generation. Here are the numbers. For the bigger picture, see our World Cup 2026 hub.
Bernardo Silva stats: a career by the numbers
| Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| AS Monaco | 100 | 24 |
| Manchester City | 315 | 48 |
| Portugal | 90 | 12 |
Club figures are all-competition career totals; tallies can vary by provider.
From Benfica to Manchester City
Bernardo came through Benfica before making his name at Monaco, where he won Ligue 1 in 2016-17 and reached a Champions League semi-final. Manchester City signed him in 2017 for around £43m, and he has become one of Pep Guardiola’s most trusted players — well over 300 appearances and more than 40 goals from midfield.
A serial winner
At City, Bernardo has won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and four League Cups, crowned by the 2022-23 Champions League as part of the club’s historic treble. Technically brilliant and tireless out of possession, he can play centrally or wide and rarely gives the ball away.
Bernardo Silva and Portugal
A Portugal regular for years, Bernardo was named Player of the Tournament as they won the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019. He is a key part of a Portugal squad brimming with talent, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha and João Félix.
Bernardo Silva at the World Cup 2026
Bernardo has been used sparingly so far, featuring off the bench and in rotation as Roberto Martínez’s side came through the group stage. Portugal face Croatia in the Round of 32, and his experience and versatility make him a valuable option as the tournament reaches the knockouts.
Why Bernardo Silva is a must-watch
A big-game player who thrives on the biggest stage, Bernardo brings control, creativity and relentless energy — exactly the qualities Portugal will lean on in a deep run.
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Bernardo Silva plays for Manchester City, whom he joined from Monaco in 2017 after coming through at Benfica.
At Manchester City he has won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, four League Cups and the 2022-23 Champions League as part of the treble, plus Ligue 1 with Monaco and the 2019 UEFA Nations League with Portugal.
Bernardo has made well over 300 appearances for Manchester City, scoring more than 40 goals from midfield.
Bernardo has been used in rotation so far, featuring off the bench as Portugal came through the group stage to reach the Round of 32, where they face Croatia.