Juan Carlos Silva
Encyclopedia
Juan Carlos Silva Maya (born 6 February 1988) is a Mexican
soccer midfielder he recently played for Necaxa in the Primera Division de Mexico
but failed to remain on 1st division, having previously played for America
. He currently plays for C.F. Pachuca in the Primera División Mexicana.
He made his league debut for America on 3 August 2008 against Toluca
.
Silva has represented his country in international competition, competing for Mexico's U-17 squad in the 2005 U-17 FIFA World Cup
, which Mexico won. He has also has been called to the Mexican U-23 team for the 2008 Olympic Qualifiers.
, only a week after his team-mate Salvador Cabañas
was shot in the head in a bar.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
soccer midfielder he recently played for Necaxa in the Primera Division de Mexico
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
but failed to remain on 1st division, having previously played for America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
. He currently plays for C.F. Pachuca in the Primera División Mexicana.
He made his league debut for America on 3 August 2008 against Toluca
Club Toluca
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
.
Silva has represented his country in international competition, competing for Mexico's U-17 squad in the 2005 U-17 FIFA World Cup
2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament...
, which Mexico won. He has also has been called to the Mexican U-23 team for the 2008 Olympic Qualifiers.
Assault
In February 2010 he was shot in the buttocks during an attempted robbery in Mexico CityMexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, only a week after his team-mate Salvador Cabañas
Salvador Cabañas
Salvador Cabañas Ortega is a Paraguayan football striker who plays for the Paraguayan national team. A prolific and natural goalscorer, he is known for his array of skills on the field such as excellent heading, accurate shooting with either foot, receptions in tight spaces, and a combination of...
was shot in the head in a bar.
International
MexicoMexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
- FIFA U-17 World Championship2005 FIFA U-17 World ChampionshipThe 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament...
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