Tiago Silva

Tiago Rafael Maia da Silva (born 2 June 1993) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Vitoria S.C. as a midfielder.

Club Career

Belenenses

Born in Lisbon, Silva joined local C.F. Os Belenenses' youth system at the age of 16, joining from S.L. Benfica. He made his senior debut on 29 July 2012, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 home draw against U.D. Oliveirense in the first round of the League Cup. His first match in the second division occurred on 11 August, a 3–1 home win over C.D. Feirense where he also started.

Silva ultimately contributed 37 games and four goals as the Estadio do Restelo club returned to the Primeira Liga after a three-year absence. He made his debut in the Portuguese top flight on 18 August 2013, being booked in a 0–3 home loss to Rio Ave FC.

Feirense

From 2016 to 2018, Silva played with fellow league team Feirense on loan. He scored six and three goals in each season, respectively, and on 18 February 2018 the move was made permanent as the player signed a three-year contract.