Summary

Rui Silva (Portugal), Goalkeeper, 3 caps

Rui Silva

#24 Goalkeeper Sporting CP (POR) Portugal

Rui Silva is a 32-year-old goalkeeper for Sporting CP (POR) and Portugal. He has earned 3 caps for Portugal. Our model puts Portugal's title chance at 5% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

3 Caps

14 Clean sheets

75% Save %

2.50 Saves/90

7.27 Rating

Age32Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)Weight201 lbs

View next match prediction See Portugal team page

Betting Relevance

Clean sheet rate Moderate

Save rate 75% Elite

Penalty stopper 1/5

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Rui Silva · the model’s read

Rui Silva brings 3 caps for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a goalkeeper. At club level they play for Sporting CP (POR). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

Rui Silva: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (64 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026

Career baseline 7.1

— Savesper 90 min 2.5

— Clearancesper 90 min 0.69

— Passesper 90 min 24

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 7.85

— Touchesper 90 min 33

Portugal defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Rui lines up behind for Portugal at World Cup 2026 in Group K.

Rúben Dias Defender 0.78 Tackles / 90

João Cancelo Defender 2 Tackles / 90

Nélson Semedo Defender 2.14 Tackles / 90

Nuno Mendes Defender 1.79 Tackles / 90

Diogo Costa Goalkeeper 7.1 Career rating

Diogo Dalot Defender 1.67 Tackles / 90

Rui Silva: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Granada1M €

2017 - 2021

Portugal U21

2014 - 2014

CD Nacional de Madeira

2013 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Portuguese Taca de Portugal 2024-2025

1× Spanish Copa del Rey 2021-2022

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 2

1× Portuguese Taca de Portugal
2024-2025
1× Spanish Copa del Rey
2021-2022

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Rui's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

2 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Sporting CP ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Rui Silva: Quick Facts

#24Shirt number

32Age

1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)Height

201 lbsWeight

Maia, PortugalBirthplace

Sporting CP (POR)Club

Part of the Portugal squad at World Cup 2026

Portugal team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Rui Silva play?

Rui Silva plays as a Goalkeeper for Sporting CP (POR). At World Cup 2026 they represent Portugal.

How many caps does Rui Silva have?

Rui Silva has 3 international caps for Portugal.

What trophies has Rui Silva won?

Rui Silva has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include Portuguese Taca de Portugal (x1), Spanish Copa del Rey (x1).

What is Portugal's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Portugal at 5% to win World Cup 2026 and 93% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Portugal in at World Cup 2026?

Portugal are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia.