Dominique Da Silva
Mauritanian footballer
Mauritania
Forward
Dominique Da Silva: profile
Dominique Da Silva (born 16 August 1989 in Nouakchott, Mauritania) is a retired Mauritanian footballer who played as a forward.
Silva made the step into senior football with CS Sfaxien in 2007. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Al Ahly SC (2011–2013): 68 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 101 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Silva represented Mauritania (2007–present), earning 7 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 7 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Nouakchott has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Ismail Diakhité, Bakary N'Diaye and Ely Cheikh Voulani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 18 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.25 (25 in 101)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 22% of Mauritanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Urooba (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaïl Aissati, Kalusha Bwalya and Raouf Bouzaiene (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 |  CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 27 | 11 |
| 2011–2013 |  Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 68 | 11 |
| 2013–2014 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 6 | 3 |
| 2014– |  Al Urooba |
UAE Division 1 Group A | – | – |
| Total | 101 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Mauritania |
Senior | 7 | 1 |
| 2008– | Mauritania |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Jun 2008 | Mauritania 1–4 Morocco | 82 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dominique Da Silva?
Dominique Da Silva was born on 16 August 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Dominique Da Silva born?
Dominique Da Silva was born in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Which national team does Dominique Da Silva play for?
Dominique Da Silva played international football for Mauritania. He has 7 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Dominique Da Silva played for?
Dominique Da Silva's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien, Al Ahly SC, Zamalek SC and Al Urooba.
How tall is Dominique Da Silva?
Dominique Da Silva is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Dominique Da Silva play?
Dominique Da Silva played as a forward.
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