Kyle Matthew De Silva (born 29 November 1993) is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Sevenoaks Town.

Career

Crystal Palace

De Silva is a product of the Crystal Palace academy and possesses pace and quick feet. In April 2010, De Silva signed his first professional contract. He made his début in the FA Cup against Derby County on 7 January 2012 and made his league début away to Blackpool on 21 January 2012. In May 2012, he signed a three-year contract with Palace.

Kyle De Silva

During the 2012–13 season, de Silva suffered a series of injuries which kept him out of action for half a year. On 22 March 2013 he signed for Barnet on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut as a 66th-minute substitute for Luke Gambin in a 0–0 home draw with Cheltenham Town.

Kyle De Silva

On 8 May 2015, it was announced that de Silva would not be offered a new contract by Crystal Palace and would be leaving the club. It was believed that injuries and a loss of form were the main factors in de Silva's release by the club.

Kyle De Silva

Notts County

After being released by Crystal Palace, de Silva joined League Two side Notts County on a two-year contract. He made 6 appearances for the Magpies before having his contract terminated by mutual consent.

FC Eindhoven

De Silva joined Eerste Divisie side FC Eindhoven for the 2016–17 season. He scored 4 goals in 49 appearances for the Dutch team.

Bromley

In June 2018, de Silva signed for National League side Bromley. He made his first appearance as an 87th minute substitute for Omar Bugiel in a 2–0 away loss to Salford. After only four appearances for the club, de Silva was loaned to Canvey Island and Sevenoaks Town. De Silva left Bromley at the end of the 2018–19 season.

Later career

De Silva joined Sevenoaks Town permanently for the 2019–20 season.

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1993 births

Men's association football midfielders

Barnet F.C. players

Bromley F.C. players

Canvey Island F.C. players

Crystal Palace F.C. players

Eerste Divisie players

English Football League players

English men's footballers

Expatriate men's footballers in the Netherlands

FC Eindhoven players

Isthmian League players

Living people

National League (English football) players

Notts County F.C. players

Sevenoaks Town F.C. players

Footballers from Croydon