Background
The son of a Portuguese couple, Silva was born in Le Creusot, Saône-et-Loire.
The son of a Portuguese couple, Silva was born in Le Creusot, Saône-et-Loire.
Foreign other people named Toni Silva/Antonio Silva, See Antonio da Silva (disambiguation). In the 2005-2006 season Silva made his Primeira Liga debuts, only missing two games as Chaplain to the Forces Estrela da Amadora easily retained its status. In January 2007 he moved abroad, signing with CFR in Romania.
During his spell at, Silva quickly became a fan favourite for his strong work ethic and dedication, also eventually gaining team captaincy.
In January 2011, aged 30, Silva returned to his country and signed with Vitória de Guimarães. In the following year, in the same transfer window, he joined fellow league side F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
On 5 May 2013 Tony scored his first goal in the Portuguese top flight, netting through a rare header to help his team defeat Sporting Clube de Portugal 1–0 at home and cling on to a best-ever third position in the league, with the subsequent qualification to the Union of European Football Associations Champions League.