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Ruben Da SilvaUruguayan footballer
Date of Birth: 11.04.1968
Country:  Uruguay |
Content:
- Ruben Da Silva: A Legendary Uruguayan Footballer
- Playing Career
- International Success
- Domestic Dominance
- Coaching Career
- Family Legacy
- Achievements
Ruben Da Silva: A Legendary Uruguayan Footballer
Ruben Da Silva is a Uruguayan football legend who made a significant impact both on the field and in his coaching career.
Playing Career
Da Silva began his career in his home country, representing clubs such as River Plate and Nacional. He then moved to Argentina, where he achieved success with Boca Juniors and Rosario Central, winning the Argentine Primera División title in 1989/90. He also played for clubs in Spain and Mexico, showcasing his versatility across different leagues.
International Success
Representing Uruguay, Da Silva was a key member of the team that won the 1995 Copa América. He also featured in the 1989 and 1997 editions of the tournament, helping his country to a second-place finish in 1989.
Domestic Dominance
Throughout his career, Da Silva was a prolific goalscorer, winning the top scorer award in both the Uruguayan and Argentine leagues. He retired in 2004 after leading his boyhood club Danubio to the Uruguayan championship title.
Coaching Career
After retiring, Da Silva embarked on a coaching career. He has managed several clubs, including Peñarol, Nacional, and Deportivo Cali.
Family Legacy
Da Silva comes from a footballing family, with his younger brother Jorge Da Silva also being a former Uruguayan international who played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Achievements
Team- Copa América (1): 1995
- Uruguayan Primera División (3): 1988, 2000, 2004
- Argentine Primera División (1): 1989/90
- Copa CONMEBOL (1): 1995
Individual
- Uruguayan Primera División Top Scorer (1): 1988 (23 goals)
- Argentine Primera División Top Scorer (2): 1993 (Clausura, 13 goals), 1997 (Apertura, 15 goals)
