David Silva (born January 8, 1986 in Arguineguin,
Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain) is a footballer who
plays as an attacking midfielder for Valencia CF and
the Spanish national football team.
A versatile player, Silva is capable of playing on
either side of midfield, or as a traditional number
10. A player of slight build, he is often compared
to Pablo Aimar, the player he replaced at Valencia,
also donning Aimar's trademark number 21.