Age, Biography and Wiki
David Mendes da Silva (Davide Miquel Mendes da Silva Gonçalves) was born on 4 August, 1982 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch footballer (born 1982). Discover David Mendes da Silva's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
Davide Miquel Mendes da Silva Gonçalves |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
4 August 1982 |
| Birthday |
4 August |
| Birthplace |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 41 years old group.
David Mendes da Silva Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, David Mendes da Silva height is 1.86 m and Weight 79 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.86 m |
| Weight |
79 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
David Mendes da Silva Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Mendes da Silva worth at the age of 41 years old? David Mendes da Silva’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated David Mendes da Silva's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
David Mendes da Silva Social Network
Timeline
David Miquel Mendes da Silva Gonçalves (born 4 August 1982) is a Dutch former professional footballer of Cape-Verdian ancestry.
During his career, he played for Red Bull Salzburg, AZ, Sparta Rotterdam, Ajax, Panathinaikos and NAC Breda.
He was a versatile player who could play all over midfield and in defence, and was known for his dribbling technique as well as his tackling.
In 2023, Mendes da Silva was sentenced to seven years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking large amounts of cocaine, selling cocaine, and for bribing a shipping clerk for €100,000.
Born in Rotterdam, Mendes da Silva started his career at hometown club Sparta Rotterdam, graduating through their youth system, signing a professional contract in 1999 and departing in 2004; he spent some time on loan at Ajax in 2003 without making any official appearances.
The next stop in his career was NAC Breda, where he made 56 appearances, scoring five goals, across two seasons.
In 2006, he was signed by AZ Alkmaar on a five-year deal.
He having played for the Dutch U-20s team at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship (losing to Egypt in the quarter-finals), Mendes da Silva made his full international debut for the Netherlands on 7 February 2007.
He was a regular at AZ for four seasons which included a Dutch title triumph in 2008–09, making 119 appearances and scoring 11 goals in all competitions.
On 20 October 2009, Mendes da Silva scored a 93rd-minute equaliser against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League to give his team somewhat of a historic result.
In total he earned seven caps, with his last appearance for the Oranje in 2009, coming on in the 84th minute of a 0–0 draw with Australia.
In August 2022, Mendes da Silva was arrested as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in the Netherlands.
In July 2023, he was found guilty of directly importing 179 kilos of cocaine, preparing the import of more than 1,300 kilos of cocaine, selling cocaine, and bribing a shipping clerk €100,000 to find out the locations of shipping containers holding drugs.
Mendes da Silva was sentenced to seven years in prison.
• Quincy Promes – another Dutch professional footballer involved with cocaine smuggling
In 2010 he transferred for an undisclosed fee to Red Bull Salzburg, whose coach Huub Stevens had identified Mendes da Silva as a major transfer target; he signed a three-year contract with the Austrian side.
He had previously worked with Stevens' assistant Ton Lokhoff during his spell at NAC Breda.
He stayed with Red Bull until February 2013.
On 4 July 2013, Mendes da Silva signed for Greek club Panathinaikos, managed by former Roda JC and Ajax triker Giannis Anastasiou, on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
With his new team he won the Greek Cup in the 2013–14 season against PAOK with a 4–1 scoreline, and after finishing first in the Super League playoffs Panathinaikos played in the third and playoff rounds of the UEFA Champions League, where they were defeated and dropped into the group stage of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League.
