Rafa Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for the English Premier League club Manchester City. He was born on October 19, 1988, in Porto, Portugal. Silva began his career with hometown team S.C. Farense before joining Benfica in 2006.

Silva made his debut for Benfica during the 2007-2008 season and quickly established himself as one of the club's top strikers. In his first full season, he scored 14 goals and helped lead Benfica to the league title. Over the next few seasons, Silva continued to be a key player for the team, scoring over 50 goals in total.

In 2011, Silva moved to Chelsea FC for a transfer fee of £20 million. However, he struggled to find regular playing time under manager Jose Mourinho and was loaned out to Inter Milan later that year. During his time at Inter,Football Regional Port Silva scored 12 goals in just 21 appearances.

After returning to England, Silva joined Manchester City in 2014. Under Pep Guardiola, he has become one of the club's most important players, helping them win back-to-back Premier League titles in 2017 and 2018. Silva has also been instrumental in the development of young talent at the club, often mentoring younger players and guiding them towards success.

Despite his impressive record, Rafa Silva has faced criticism for his behavior off the pitch, including allegations of racism and verbal abuse directed towards journalists. Despite these controversies, he remains one of the most talented strikers in world football and continues to make a significant impact on the game.

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