The impact that Bernardo Silva had at Manchester City cannot be measured in statistics
The impact that Bernardo Silva had at Manchester City cannot be measured in statistics Across 449 appearances for Manchester City Bernardo Silva has scored 76 goals and added 77 assists playing in a variety of roles for his team. Those are exceptional statistics for a player who has offered so much to Pep Guardiola’s side. Statistics cannot begin to measure the influence that Bernardo has had on City during his time at the club.
His impact and influence on his team, and their success, goes well beyond statistics which speaks to just how great Bernardo Silva has been for Manchester City. In an era of dominance at Manchester City, Bernardo Silva always went above and beyond for his team. Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City had an unprecedented era of success from the 2017/18 season to the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
City won every trophy available and achieved the historic feat of winning four Premier League titles in a row. During that time, Pep Guardiola’s side established themselves as the dominant force in English football and, with their Champions League victory in 2023, established themselves as a force in European football. That success also set Manchester City up to be a force for years to come.
An integral component of that run by City was the contribution of Bernardo Silva. Bernardo Silva always did whatever was required for his team. He played on the right wing during Manchester City’s treble winning campaign in 2022/23.
He offered control and his high work rate to City’s play that year. Across other season’s he has slotted into midfield. Bernardo Silva added, and still adds, the guile, craft and technical ability that City need to make their game tick.