With a storied career that has included time with Inter Milan in Italy, Arsenal in England, and Werder Bremen in Germany, Portland Timbers defender Mikael Silvestre is perhaps best known for his nine year career with Premier League giant Manchester United. A winner of five league titles in the Prem with Man U, Silvestre was also part of The Red Devils' Champions League Cup run in 2008-09, as well as the 2003-04 FA Cup and 2005-06 League Cup campaigns.
He also has played 40 international matches for the Les Bleus of France helping win the Confederations Cup in 2001 and 2004 as well as being part of France's 2004 Euro and 2006 World Cup sides.
To say that Silvestre has seen his fair of soccer and played with some of the biggest names in football is an understatement. While it's hard to encapsulate it all, below is a photographic history of Silvestre's impressive career. Welcome to the Rose City, Mr. Silvestre.
Club
A Career in Pictures: Mikael Silvestre


Soccer Celebration 2 Pack - As low as $99
Get tickets to the July 22 match against FC Dallas, the Aug. 19 game against San Diego FC + get a Club & Country Scarf!

Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland
Liga MX giants Club Puebla, Club América and Club Tijuana come to Providence Park in August!
-
5:41
Interim head coach Jack Cassidy talks to the media
-
2:01
"We're working hard on this pitch" | Alex Bonetig talks about his break and getting back to work.
-
13:39
GM Ned Grabavoy talks about the head coach search and more
-
1:35
Sights, sounds, performances and more from a memorable Soccer Celebration
-
World Cup Notebook | Finn Surman, New Zealand earn valiant 2-2 draw with Iran
-
On The World Stage: How to watch Finn Surman and New Zealand
-
Photos | Diego Chara leads Rose Festival Grand Floral Starlight Parade as Grand Marshal


