Career
Silva also holds Italian nationality, thus not restricted by the league regulation on non-European Union citizens. Defensor Sporting
He made a total of 29 appearances and provided 2 assists between the Uruguayan Primera División and Copa Libertadores
In the 2011-2012 Uruguayan Primera División season he played a game in the Apertura tournament, but was often a starter in the Clausura tournament, contributing to the final victory. The following season he played in all 17 games in the league and four in the Copa Libertadores, confirming his position as one of the emerging prospects of Uruguayan football.
Torino
On July 21 2014 Silva transferred to Serie A side Torino for € 2.3 million, signing a four-year contract with an option for a fifth.
On 18 September he made his debut for Torino in the Union of European Football Associations Europa League against Club Brugge. He scored his first goal ever for Torino in the cup against Copenhagen, ending 1–5.
During 2011, Silva played with the Uruguayan national under-17 football team at the 2011 Fédération internationale de football association U-17 World Cup in Mexico. Previously, he played the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship in Ecuador.
In 2012, Silva played with the Uruguayan national under-20 football team at the 2013 Fédération internationale de football association U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
In 2011, he was named to participate in the Uruguay national football team under-22 squad for the 2011 Pan American Games. On 1 November 2014, Silva was called up to the Uruguayan national team by Óscar Tabárez for two friendly matches on 13 and 18 November against Costa Rica and Chile. Naturally left-footed, at Defensor Sporting he was fielded as a left full-back, his preferred role, while in the national team he is often used as a central defender.
Proficient in the tackle, Silva has excellent technique, physicality and ability in the air.