Da Silva (footballer, born 1988)
Bissau-Guinean footballer
Emílio Da Silva (born 2 May 1988) is a Bissau-Guinean footballer who plays for Fátima in Portugal as a defender
Career
Da Silva started his career in Portugal with Atlético Reguengos and soon had a stint with Spanish fifth tier club Las Norias. He made his professional debut with Atlético CP in 2013. The following year he signed for Fátima.
Da Silva made his international debut against Botswana.
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