Kaizer Chiefs are on the verge of pulling off a massive coup by securing the signature of Flavio Silva, a Portuguese striker with roots in Guinea-Bissau and a reputation for finding the net with precision.
Silva, who sharpened his skills in the famed Sporting CP youth academy, looks set to join the Soweto giants from Indonesian Premier League side Persebaya Surabaya.
Goal scorer with a track record of brilliance
Silva arrived in Southeast Asia with a bang in January 2023, when he scored five goals in a single match for Persik Kediri to seal a 5–2 win over Persikabo 1973. That performance set the tone for a prolific spell in Liga 1, where he netted 39 goals in 78 appearances.
Last season, the 29-year-old striker stood out as one of the most lethal finishers in the region. He scored 23 goals in 29 matches, underlining his consistency and killer instinct inside the box. In his debut season at Persik Kediri, he notched seven goals, and followed that up with nine strikes in 33 games for Persebaya.
Classic number 9 with Chiefs instinct
Described as a traditional number 9, Silva dominates in the air and punishes defences with sharp finishes inside the penalty area. Standing at 1.85 metres, he offers Kaizer Chiefs a physical presence and a reliable goal threat.
A source revealed that while final contract terms are still in progress, Chiefs are confident of wrapping up the deal shortly.
Silva’s versatility and experience offer a massive boost
Born in Bissau, on West Africa’s coast, Silva brings more than just goals. He unleashes powerful shots with both feet and presses relentlessly from the front. His positional awareness and ability to force mistakes from defenders make him a nightmare for opposition backlines.
A former Benfica B player, Silva has represented Portugal at youth level. And boasts superior stats in ground duels, winning eight per match on average. A figure that outperforms some of the league’s top defenders and attackers.
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