Diego Silvas (full name: Thomas Diego Silvas, born September 25, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker. He is the son of Tom Silvas, a former United States international striker and renowned youth coach.
Personal Information
- Full name: Thomas Diego Silvas
- Date of birth: September 25, 1997 (age 28)
- Place of birth: San Jose, California, United States
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Position: Striker
- Current team: Tampines Rovers (S.League)
Youth Career Silvas began his youth career with Almaden FC Mercury Green in California. He played for PAC San Jose (2009–2011), Almaden Football Club (2011–2013), the San Jose Earthquakes (2012), and the Seattle Sounders FC Academy (2013–2015).
Senior Career
Seattle Sounders FC 2 (2015) Silvas made his professional debut on May 30, 2015, for Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 1–1 draw against Orange County Blues FC.
Tampines Rovers FC (2016–) Silvas signed with S.League club Tampines Rovers in June 2016. He made his debut and scored two goals (a brace) in the final match of the 2016 S.League season, a 5–1 victory over Albirex Niigata Singapore FC. He also scored a free kick goal against Balestier Khalsa in the season opener. He was part of the first-team squad for the 2017 S.League season, serving as both a starter and substitute.
