Jessi Da Silva
Full name: Jessi Rémy-Nzuzi Pedro Da Silva
Country: Belgium
Date of birth: 15/04/2008 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Belgium
Height: —
Youth career: Stade Everois, Diegem Sport, Club Brugge (since 2019)
Current club: Club Brugge
Squad number: 72
Current national team: Belgium U-17
Position: central midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 350K€
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 (6/1), 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (2/0)
Contract until: 30.06.2026
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Eberechi Eze
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– technique
– ball control
– dribbling
– agility
– versatility
– passing 
– vision
– movement
– creativity
– bravery
To improve:
– passing and quality of his final ball under high-pressure situations
– not yet a significant goal threat, needs to assert himself more in the final third and become more clinical
– contact and aerial duels/physical strength
Style of play:
– dynamic and creative attacking midfielder
– versatile player capable of performing effectively in multiple positions, including central midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger
– an interesting blend of roaming, advanced, and wide playmaker abilities
– while not the most physically robust, he demonstrates solid athletic ability with the potential to develop into a well-rounded athlete in the future
– quick, agile, and blessed with excellent coordination
– mobile and energetic player who covers a lot of ground and frequently roams from his position
– can get past players effortlessly, thanks to his excellent footwork and speed
– likes to operate in the left half-spaces and make his attacking runs from there
– gets past his opponents with extreme ease thanks to his explosiveness and quick feet
– skillful ball carrier who progresses play effectively through tight spaces
– positive and confident of his skills
– capable of surprising the defensive line with well-timed off-the-ball runs
– highly dangerous on the counterattack due to his pace and movement
– responds well after losing possession and demonstrates tenacity in defensive situations/pressing
– although he doesn’t use it frequently, he’s able to operate quite comfortably with his weaker left foot
– decent indirect set piece taker
After a good counter-attacking run, Da Silva provides an assist with an intelligent pass.
Da Silva makes an incisive run through the middle and sets up a goal with a clever through ball.
Da Silva cuts inside from the left wing and scores with a precise low-driven shot.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Central midfielder in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 26 March 2025):
Challenger Pro League 2023/2024: 13 games/0 goals (Club NXT)
Challenger Pro League 2024/2025 (ongoing): 15 games/0 goals (Club NXT)
Description:
Jessi Da Silva joined Club Brugge Academy from Diegem Sport in 2019. In July 2023, he signed his first professional contract. On August 25, 2023, he made his professional debut for Club NXT, Club Brugge’s reserve team, in a league fixture against Jong Genk. He was only 15 years, 4 months, and 10 days old at the time, becoming the youngest player ever in Belgian professional football, just two weeks after Nunzio Engwanda became the first 15-year-old to play in the Belgian 2nd tier. He’s also a regular youth international for Belgium and currently he’s one of the leaders of the U-17 setup.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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