David Silva Jersey Number Hub: Manchester City No.21 and Spain
David Silva Jersey Number Hub: Manchester City No.21 & Spain
Ten years of City’s No.21 — and a 2010 world champion with Spain.
Quick answers
- What number did David Silva wear at City?
No.21, from 2010 to 2020.
- How many games did he play for City?
436, with 77 goals.
- Did he win the World Cup?
Yes — 2010 with Spain.
- How many caps for Spain?
125, with 35 goals.
- Which David Silva shirt sells best?
The Manchester City home No.21.
Club records, shirt numbers and squad status verified against club and league sources on 18 September 2026.
David Silva played 436 games for Manchester City across ten seasons in the No.21, winning four league titles, and ended his City career as club captain. Before that he won the 2010 World Cup with Spain. His shirt is the one buyers choose when they want the playmaker rather than the striker.
David Silva, in a nutshell
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Club | Manchester City 2010–2020 — shirt No.21, and club captain in his final season |
| Record at City | 436 appearances and 77 goals; 92 Premier League assists |
| Trophies at City | Four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, two Community Shields |
| Country | Spain — 125 caps and 35 goals; 2010 World Cup, Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 |
| Born | 8 January 1986, Arguineguín, Gran Canaria |
| Status | Retired in July 2023 after an ACL injury in pre-season with Real Sociedad |
David Silva shirt number history
Every number David Silva has worn, club by club, with the seasons attached.
| Club | Number | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 21 | 2010–2019 |
| Real Sociedad | 21 | 2019–2022 |
| Valencia CF | 21 | 2006–2009 |
| Celta de Vigo | 16 | 2005 |
| SD Eibar | 21 | 2004 |
Squad numbers per season, taken from club records. Every number listed here is one David Silva actually wore.
Which David Silva shirt should you buy?
| Edition | Best for | Why | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man City home No.21 | All-year wear | The shirt of ten City seasons | Highest |
| Man City away / third | Change strips, darker colours | Repeat buyers | Mid |
| Spain shirts | International windows | Spain buyers | Seasonal |
| Player edition | Printed No.21, match-shirt feel | Collectors and gift buyers | Mid-high |
The City home shirt in sky blue with the No.21 printed is the pick. The Spain shirts carry his international number, and the away and third editions are for repeat buyers who already own the home shirt.
All David Silva styles → Manchester City shirts → 2026/27 Club Jerseys Hub → Every player hub A–Z →
Shop every David Silva jersey in stock
10 styles we carry for David Silva in the 2026/27 range, in fan and player editions. Names and numbers are printed to order.
2026-2027 Man City Away Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Authentic Long Sleeve Away Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Away Long Sleeve Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Authentic Third Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Home Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Authentic Long Sleeve Third Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Warm Up Jersey (White/Blazing Blue) (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Third Long Sleeve Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Authentic Home Shirt (Silva 21)
2026-2027 Man City Warm Up Jersey (Black) (Silva 21)
Why these shirts matter right now
A ten-year No.21 with four league titles and a World Cup is a collector’s shirt rather than an impulse buy — which is why it sells steadily in every edition we list, in both the City and Spain versions.
How we source and print
- Where these shirts come from. Fan and player editions sourced from our supplier network and checked against the club release for the 2026/27 season before listing.
- Printed to order. Names and numbers are applied to order, so a printed shirt ships a few days later than a plain one.
- Sizing. Sizes run from S to 3XL; the sizing guide has chest measurements for every edition we carry.
- How we choose what to list. We track which names our own customers order each week and stock deeper where demand is real rather than where a catalogue says it should be.
- What the print includes. City and Spain shirts are listed with the No.21 print he wore for club and country.
Frequently asked questions
- How long was David Silva at Manchester City?
Ten seasons, from 2010 to 2020.
- What number did David Silva wear at City?
No.21.
- How many games did David Silva play for City?
Four hundred and thirty-six, scoring 77 goals.
- Did David Silva win the World Cup?
Yes — 2010 with Spain, plus Euro 2008 and Euro 2012.
- How many caps did David Silva win for Spain?
One hundred and twenty-five, with 35 goals.
- When did David Silva retire?
July 2023, after a knee injury in pre-season with Real Sociedad.
- Does the shirt come printed?
Yes — printed to order, which adds a few days.
- Is shipping free?
Worldwide shipping is free on orders over $49.9.
Cover image: an AI re-creation based on a photograph from Wikimedia Commons (David Silva, Manchester City, 2017, CC BY 2.0); in-article image: an AI re-creation of our own 2026/27 Manchester City shirt photography.
