Bernardo Silva sets Manchester City record with 215th victory
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has set a new club record by securing his 215th victory following a 1-0 win against Burnley. This achievement moves him past club legend David Silva, who previously held the record with 214 wins. During his eight seasons with the team, the Portuguese international has also climbed to eighth on the all-time appearance list and collected 19 major trophies. Although he is rumored to be leaving at the end of the season, Silva’s record-breaking contributions have cemented his status as one of the most successful players in the club's history.
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has attained the status of the most successful player in the club's history. The Portuguese midfielder secured his 215th victory in the Premier League match against Burnley (1:0). In doing so, he managed to break the record of club legend David Silva, which stood at 214 wins. This was reported by Goal.com.
Bernardo Silva has become an integral part of the team since his transfer from Monaco in 2017. He now sole-leads the list in terms of total victories. The top three is rounded out by David Silva and goalkeeper Ederson with 205 wins. The 31-year-old midfielder has won 72 percent of his 299 Premier League appearances.
The match against Burnley was also historically significant for Silva in another metric. By making his 453rd appearance for the club, he surpassed Mike Summerbee in total appearances across all competitions to move into 8th place. Under Pep Guardiola, he has proven himself in various positions ranging from winger to central midfielder.
During his eight seasons with Manchester City, Bernardo Silva has won 19 major trophies. He holds six Premier League titles, matching the achievements of Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones. Although the Portuguese star is expected to leave the team at the end of the current season, his name has been written in gold letters in the club's history.
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