Premier League legend ‘had pot stomach and cherished any beer however was completely gifted’

David Silva was a phenomenal footballer – and he would strike fear into Premier League defences at his best – but, according to some team-mates, he was an even better drinker

David Silva loved a night out(Image: Paul Greenwood/BPI/REX/Shutterstock)

David Silva loved to play football – but, according to a team-mate, he also loved a beer. The Manchester City maestro, who turns 39 on Wednesday (January 8), was one of the most talented players of the Premier League era. And he earned admirers on these shores as he tipped toed around Prem defences with apparent ease.

However, the floppy-haired star knew how to party, and Micah Richards told all on the star – including pre-season benders that would go on until 6am.

The former right-back, who spent over four years with Silva, told the Match of the Day podcast: “David Silva loves a bevvy. Wow, he loves a bevvy. He won’t mind me saying, but he loves any beer.

“He has a pot belly as well – he absolutely hated running. He is just totally gifted. There was a time in Los Angeles and [Roberto] Mancini said we could go out. And what’s the point of putting a curfew on at 12 o’clock? The clubs are just starting!

David Silva was one of the best players in the Premier League

“There was security, we’re on about the third floor, but outside we’ve got a ladder down. Joleon [Lescott] was there, [Nigel] De Jong was there, I was there, David Silva was there and there was a couple more.

“We was sneaking out and we’ve got our tracksuit on just in case, and we had four taxis ready to take us out. We didn’t get back until 6am. David Silva is the last man standing.

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“The next day in training he was first in running, first in possession. I was just like ‘what the f*** is this?’ It’s just not fair.

“He won’t mind me saying that, he is a living legend.”

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