When quizzed by Sportskeeda on his dream 5-a-side team, including himself, the 26-year-old named Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, Bernardo Silva and Iker Casillas after much deliberation.
Andre Silva has already turned out for FC Porto, AC Milan, Sevilla, Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in his young career so far and has also been a regular member of the Portugal squad over the years. Having played in multiple top leagues across Europe, his best football came with Frankfurt last season as he scored 28 league goals and earned himself a move to Leipzig.
Silva was quick to point out that his maturity has helped him become a consistent goalscorer in the German top-flight.
Silva also shed light on what it’s like to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who he described as his idol.
Andre Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo could be crucial to Portugal’s World Cup qualification hopes
Portugal failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after their shock 2-1 defeat to Serbia in November 2021. However, Fernando Santos and co have a chance to make amends in the playoffs as they prepare to face Turkey in March.
Despite acknowledging that the situation isn’t ideal, Andre Silva affirmed that Portugal would do everything they can to secure qualification.
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