Francisco Silva (footballer, born 2005)

Francisco Diogo Pereira da Silva (born 20 November 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sporting CP B.

Career
Silva is a youth product of Cova de Piedade before moving to the academy of Sporting CP in 2017. On 2 6 November 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club. In 2023, he was promoted to their U23 side. After a series of injuries to the first 2 goalkeepers for Sporting, Silva was promoted to the second goalkeeper for the last 2 matches in the 2023–24 Primeira Liga. He made his senior and professional debut with Sporting as a late substitute in a 3–0 Primeira Liga win over Chaves on 18 May 2024.

International career
Pinto is a youth international for Portugal, having played up to the Portugal U19s.

Personal life
Silva is the son of the Brazilian volleyball player Wagner Silva who played for Sporting CP volleyball.

Honours

 * Sporting CP
 * Primeira Liga: 2023–24