Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Premier League club Manchester City and the Portugal national team.
He is considered one of the best midfielders in the world and has won numerous trophies and awards with his club and country.
But who were his parents and what do we know about them?
Who is Mota Veiga Silva?
Bernardo Silva’s father is Mota Veiga Silva, a businessman and former footballer. He played for Benfica’s youth team but never reached the senior level.
He then became an entrepreneur and founded Mota-Engil, a company specializing in engineering, construction and infrastructure projects.
Mota Veiga Silva is also a Benfica fan and has passed on his passion for the club to his son. He has supported Bernardo’s football career from a young age and encouraged him to join the Benfica academy when he was just eight years old.
He was a source of inspiration and guidance for Bernardo and often attended his matches.
Who is Maria Joao Mota Veiga?
Bernardo Silva’s mother is Maria João Mota Veiga, a fashion designer and teacher.
She studied at the Escola de Moda de Lisboa, where she later became a lecturer and expert on fashion history.
She also has her own clothing brand, Maria João, which produces elegant and sophisticated women’s clothing.
Maria João Mota Veiga is creative, artistic and inspired by Bernardo’s style and interests. She is very proud of her son’s achievements and often posts pictures of him on Instagram.
Love life
Bernardo Silva is engaged to his girlfriend, Ines Tomaz, a Portuguese model and influencer. The couple met in 2020, spending time with friends in a large villa near Lisbon during the coronavirus lockdown.
They confirmed their relationship in May 2020 when Ines posted a video of Bernardo on the beach with his arm around her.
They got engaged in May 2022 after Bernardo proposed with a ring. They have been inseparable ever since and often share their romantic moments on social media. They also travel together and have visited places like Formentera, Ibiza and Dubai.
