Rui Silva

Rui Silva contract and transfer fees

Rui Silva's contract with Sporting CP runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Rui Silva has moved for €6m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €5m, Real Betis to Sporting CP, Jul 2025.

Sporting CP paid €5m for Rui Silva in July 2025. His value is now €5m, €170k above the fee. That is €89k per appearance across his 53 for them so far.

Rui Silva transfer history and what each club made

• Nacional · sold to Granada for €1m (Jan 2017)
• Granada · signed from Nacional for €1m (Jan 2017) · left free for Real Betis (Jul 2021) · loss for Granada €1m
• Real Betis · joined free from Granada (Jul 2021) · sold to Sporting CP for €5m (Jul 2025) · profit for Real Betis €5m
• Sporting CP · signed from Real Betis for €5m (Jul 2025) · current club

Rui Silva injury record and availability

Rui Silva has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Rui Silva has played 720 of a possible 990 minutes (73%): 8 starts and 8 appearances in 11 games, average rating 6.50.

Since 2025, Rui Silva has had 1 injury spell: 7 days out and 1 game missed.

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 7 days out, 1 game missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Sporting CP injury list

Rui Silva international career: Portugal caps

Rui Silva has 3 senior caps for Portugal (225 minutes, 2 starts), the first in June 2021.

Last 12 months: 2 caps, 1 start, 135 minutes in 15 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 5 Oct 2026.