David Silva to make one-off comeback for Hong Kong side Supreme Sha Tin
David Silva will come out of retirement at 40 to play one league match for Hong Kong Premier League side Supreme Sha Tin, drawing international attention to the club and local football. The move was widely reported as a season-long signing, but Silva said he was surprised by the coverage and clarified that he had agreed to play only once.
Silva retired more than three years ago after an anterior cruciate ligament injury while training for Real Sociedad. During his career he won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League Cups with Manchester City, and was part of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning team. Supreme Sha Tin, promoted last season, had previously tried to sign Juan Mata; owner Jim Wong Chi-chuen has rebranded the club as part of its ambitions.
- David Silva, 40, will play one match for Supreme Sha Tin.
- Reports of a season-long deal were incorrect.
- The promoted Hong Kong club is seeking to raise its profile.
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David Silva is a Spanish former footballer who played as a midfielder for Manchester City and Spain. At City, he won four Premier League titles, and he was part of Spain’s team that won the 2010 World Cup.
Silva retired after a serious knee injury while training with Real Sociedad. Supreme Sha Tin is a Hong Kong club that was promoted to the top domestic league last season; its owner, Jim Wong Chi-chuen, has sought to raise the club’s profile, including by trying to sign former Spain player Juan Mata.
The story matters because a player with Silva’s record is an unusual draw for Hong Kong football. His involvement has brought attention to Supreme Sha Tin and to the local league.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Hong Kong club hope David Silva can be their hero – but just for one day”.