Jéssica Silva

Forward • Age 32 • #20

Jéssica Lisandra Manjenje Nogueira Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia and the Portugal national team.

337 Appearances

112 Goals

12 Trophies

Fun Facts about Jéssica

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

Born to an Angolan father and Portuguese mother, Jéssica embraces her multicultural background, with both grandmothers of Angolan descent.

She has expressed admiration for Lionel Messi, citing his humility and skill as motivating factors in her own career.

She is passionate about inspiring the next generation, stating, "I play for the kids so they can believe in my path."

She made her senior debut for the Portugal national team at just 16 years old, in a UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 qualifying match against Austria in 2011.

She collaborated with Saudade House to explore Portuguese culture and style, highlighting traditions through the lens of art and contemporary fashion.

Her idols growing up were Cristiano Ronaldo and Marta.

She grew up playing football in the street with her siblings and friends.

She grew up in a very humble background, where owning a proper football was not possible, so she made her own balls—sometimes even using oranges.

She never received formal football training as a child, learning everything she knows about the game from playing in the streets.

She wrote and released a song about her grandmother, Teresa, expressing her deep love and appreciation for her. She inspired Jéssica to chase her dream of becoming a football player.

She’s proud to be a grant-holder of the CCC, Corações Com Coroa, an organization that empowers women and helps rebuild lives after domestic violence. This experience has fueled her positive energy.