Samuel Silvera

Samuel Silvera (born 25 October 2000) is an Australian professional football player who plays as a winger for club Portsmouth, on loan from Middlesbrough. Born in England, he plays for the Australia national team.

Early life
Born in London, Silvera grew up and started his soccer career in Australia. He is of Jamaican descent through his father. He holds dual citizenship with Australia and the United Kingdom.

Western Sydney Wanderers (NPL)
In 2017 while competing in the U20s NPL NSW 2 for Western Sydney Wanderers, Silvera was honoured as the Wanderers U20 Player of the Year.

Central Coast Mariners
Silvera left the Wanderers at the end of the 2018/19 season to take up a one-year scholarship with the Central Coast Mariners after an initial trial period with the club. On 31 July 2019, Silvera made his professional debut in a Round of 32 FFA Cup clash against Maitland, playing the full 90 minutes and providing an assist for Michael McGlinchey's second goal. He scored his first professional goal in Central Coast's 2–2 draw with Brisbane Roar in the Round of 16 of the FFA Cup on 28 August 2019, scoring their second goal as they went on to win the game 4–2 on penalties. Following an encouraging pre-season, Silvera agreed to a new three-year deal with the Mariners, tying him to the club until 2022. He went on trial with Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer at the start of the 2020 season.

Paços de Ferreira
On 4 September 2020, Silvera signed for Primeira Liga club Paços de Ferreira for an undisclosed fee. Soon after signing, Silvera was loaned to LigaPro side Casa Pia ahead of the 2020–21 season. Silvera played four games at Casa Pia, before then joining Sanjoanense on loan in February 2021 to complete that season.

Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Silvera joined the Newcastle Jets on loan. His decision to sign for Newcastle was a controversial one, given the deep and long-standing rivalry with his former club, Central Coast Mariners. Silvera made 21 appearances for Newcastle during his season-long loan, scoring 1 goal.

Return to Central Coast Mariners (second stint)
After controversially spending the previous season on loan with bitter rivals Newcastle, Silvera returned to the Central Coast Mariners for the 2022–23 season on a three-year contract. Silvera scored in his first game back for the club against Wellington Phoenix. Silvera was part of the A-League Men Championship winning team for the Mariners in his first season back at the club, scoring one of six Mariners goals in the Grand Final and setting up another with a trivela.

Middlesbrough
On 7 July 2023, Silvera signed for English Championship club Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

On 5 August 2023, Silvera made his debut for the club, coming on as a 69th minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Millwall on the opening weekend of the 2023–24 Championship season.

Silvera scored his first goal for Middlesbrough on his first start for the club, scoring in a 3-2 EFL Cup win against Huddersfield Town on 8 August. Silvera scored his first league goal for the club in a 2–1 win against Norwich City on 24 October 2023.

Portsmouth loan
On 1 July 2024, Silvera signed for newly-promoted Championship side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.

International career
Silvera came on as a substitute for the Australian under-23 team in a draw against New Zealand on 9 September 2019.

In September 2023, Silvera was called-up for the first time to the Australia senior national team ahead of a friendly match against Mexico. He made his senior debut against Mexico, coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw.

Honours
Central Coast Mariners
 * A-League Men Championship: 2022–23