Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Marcelo Andrés Silva Fernández was born 21 March 1989 in Mercedes, Uruguay. He is a defender in Major League Soccer.

Born in Fray Bentos, Silva finished his youth formation in Danubio FC's youth category, making his professional debut on 13 September 2009. On 24 July 2010, Silva signed a contract with UD Almería, for an undisclosed fee. He made his La Liga debut on 18 September 2010. In February 2012, after failing to retain a starting spot, Silva was loaned to Peñarol. On 1 August 2014 Silva rescinded his link with the rojiblancos and signed a one-year deal with UD Las Palmas hours later. On 22 July of the following year he moved to Real Valladolid also in the second level. On 16 July 2016, Silva signed a one-year contract with Real Zaragoza, still in the same division. On 3 July 2017, Silva signed with Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. Silva was part of the Uruguay U20 in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and in the 2009 South American Youth Championship.