Gilberto Silva
Born: March 26, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 5' 6.5" (169cm)
Weight: 10st 12lb (69kg)
Hometown: Guimaraes, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
Sports Mole has 50 articles about Gilberto Silva. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal vs. Man United: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.
Dec 3, 16:50
Arsenal Edu replacement: Mikel Arteta to wait six months for new sporting director amid Roberto Olabe links?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners may not find a direct replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu until the end of the season.
Nov 21, 14:24
Estevao Willian: Chelsea advised to consider specific route to get best out of Brazil, Palmeiras prodigy
Chelsea should consider taking a specific route with the development of Palmeiras prodigy Estevao Willian, according to Brazilian scout Sandro Orlandelli.
Nov 8, 15:09
Arsenal 'in four-way fight' for £5m teenager as Patrick Vieira similarities emerge
Arsenal are reportedly one of the teams showing an interest in a deal for 18-year-old Mali midfielder Baye Coulibaly, who is valued at just £5m.
Oct 14, 16:11
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Aug 22, 07:21
William Saliba out to break Arsenal record in Wolves showdown
William Saliba could become the quickest Arsenal player to reach 50 Premier League wins in Saturday's 2024-25 opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 16, 12:00
Exclusive: Gilberto Silva talks Arsenal, Declan Rice, mental health and more
Sports Mole speaks to former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva about the Gunners' title chances, their current midfield setup, mental health and more.
Dec 7, 09:00
Barcelona 'reignite interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi'
Barcelona reportedly reignite their interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and plan to make a move for the Spaniard in the summer of 2024.
Nov 21, 13:15
Jorginho agent provides update on midfielder's future at Arsenal
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Jorginho delivers an update on the future of his client, who will see his current contract expire in June 2024.
Nov 21, 00:03
Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle United receive Marcos Leonardo transfer boost
The agent of Santos striker Marcos Leonardo reveals that "the time has come" for his client to move to Europe amid reported interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle United.
Nov 20, 23:40
Gilberto Silva: 'Arsenal are looking for new midfielders in January'
Arsenal Invincible Gilberto Silva claims that the Gunners will target a new midfielder in January amid links with Ruben Neves and Douglas Luiz.
Nov 20, 18:11
Gilberto Silva teases Arsenal move for Jude Bellingham
Arsenal Invincibles midfielder Jude Bellingham suggests that he will speak to Gunners chiefs about the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham.
Dec 6, 15:22
Edu Gaspar appointed Arsenal's first-ever sporting director
Arsenal announce that Edu Gaspar has become the club's first-ever sporting director, with the 44-year-old being promoted from his technical director role.
Nov 18, 10:20
Chelsea 'host Endrick family at training ground'
Chelsea reportedly host the family of Palmeiras starlet Endrick at their training ground as they attempt to win the race for the much-coveted 16-year-old.
Nov 11, 18:29
Real Madrid, PSG, Chelsea 'battling for Palmeiras starlet Endrick'
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign 16-year-old Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick.
Nov 5, 12:58
Gilberto Silva hints at Arsenal move for Palmeiras' Endrick
Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva believes that the Gunners are well-placed to win the race for in-demand Palmeiras starlet Endrick due to their South American connections.
Oct 20, 15:48
Arsene Wenger's all-time Arsenal XI by games played
To mark the two-year anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal boss, Sports Mole looks at his all-time XI in terms of players he used most often.
May 13, 14:42
Gilberto Silva: 'Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny could have emulated Patrick Vieira'
Arsenal Invincible Gilberto Silva believes that Mohamed Elneny shares similar qualities with Patrick Vieira and should be given another chance at the Emirates.
Apr 13, 21:09
Gilberto Silva: 'I was expecting Liverpool to beat Arsenal's Invincibles'
Gilberto Silva, one of Arsenal's Invincibles, claims that the Gunners are still number one following Liverpool's 44-game unbeaten run ending at the hands of Watford.
Mar 2, 21:38
Agent: 'Fred will fight for Manchester United future'
Gilberto Silva, the agent of Manchester United's Fred, says that "there is no chance" of the £52m midfielder leaving the club in the near future.
Dec 21, 09:43
Fred: 'Gilberto Silva played big part in Manchester United move'
Brazilian midfielder Fred talks up the part Arsenal great Gilberto Silva played in his move to Manchester United this summer.
Aug 22, 14:07
Manchester United 'given green light for Fred deal'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly given the go-ahead to wrap up a £53m deal for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred.
May 26, 10:00
Arsene Wenger's greatest Arsenal XI
To mark the end of Arsene Wenger's 22-year reign as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole compiles the Frenchman's greatest ever XI.
May 16, 10:37
Arsene Wenger's top 10 Arsenal signings - #10
Sports Mole's countdown of Arsene Wenger's top 10 signings from his Arsenal career begins with number 10 - Gilberto Silva.
May 15, 08:00
Gilberto Silva: 'Fred wants Premier League move'
In-demand Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred wants to move to the Premier League, according to his agent Gilberto Silva.
Mar 30, 16:40
Gilberto Silva: 'Players not repaying Arsene Wenger faith'
Title-winning midfielder Gilberto Silva backs Arsene Wenger to stay on at Arsenal, insisting that it is down to his players to now start taking some responsibility.
Mar 30, 13:50
Manchester City 'agree £44.5m Fred deal'
Manchester City will sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred at the end of the season in a £44.5m deal, according to a report.
Feb 9, 19:25
Julio Baptista 'on the verge of Bolton Wanderers deal'
Former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista is on the verge of joining Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers, according to a report.
Sep 6, 12:57
Robert Pires, Gilberto Silva back Jens Lehmann's return to Arsenal
Former Arsenal players Robert Pires and Gilberto Silva hail the decision to bring Jens Lehmann back to the club as a first-team coach.
Jul 25, 22:41
France win inaugural Star Sixes competition in London
France triumph at the Betsafe Star Sixes competition after beating Denmark 2-1 in the final of the at the O2 Arena on Saturday night.
Jul 16, 22:00
Gilberto Silva: 'Treatment of Arsene Wenger sad to see'
Gilberto Silva believes that Arsene Wenger has earned the right to decide when his Arsenal career is over, amid growing calls for him to leave from the club's fanbase.
May 9, 18:39
Kanu in embarrassing blunder before scoring hat-trick in Arsenal Legends match
Kanu makes an embarrassing blunder as he includes himself in the starting XI of an Arsenal Legends charity match, but goes on to score a hat-trick against Milan Glorie.
Sep 3, 17:00
Cesc Fabregas picks Mathieu Flamini as best midfielder he has played with
Cesc Fabregas says that Mathieu Flamini is the best midfielder that he has played alongside.
May 2, 17:36
On this day: England draw with Brazil on Wembley return
Eight years ago today, England played host to Brazil in what was their first international match since Wembley had been redeveloped.
Jun 1, 08:00
Five of the best: Jose Mourinho vs. Arsene Wenger
Sports Mole takes a look through the archives to pick out five fixtures which have helped shape the rivalry between Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.
Apr 26, 10:04
Interview: Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour on the club's exit from the Champions League
Sports Mole speaks with former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour, who airs his views on Arsene Wenger, Alexis Sanchez and the summer transfer window.
Mar 20, 10:37
Gilberto Silva wants Mesut Ozil to improve his game at Arsenal
Gilberto Silva believes that Mesut Ozil needs to improve on the pitch as he is yet to reach the same form that he showed at Real Madrid.
Mar 4, 18:09
Thierry Henry: 'Arsenal need a holding midfielder'
Thierry Henry believes that Arsenal are in desperate need of a holding midfielder if they want to win trophies.
Jan 18, 17:20
Gilberto Silva reveals Arsenal approach
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva claims that Arsene Wenger has invited him back to the club to take up a coaching role.
Dec 16, 01:14
Best teams of the Premier League era
As Chelsea threaten to run away with this season's title, Sports Mole looks at five of the best teams from the Premier League era.
Nov 12, 12:14
