Henrique Silva Turan Tovuz Scout Report
Henrique Silva
Quick Answer
Henrique Silva is a 31-year-old Brazilian left-back who made 185 appearances for Vasco da Gama, spent three seasons at Lyon in France, played for Real Valladolid in Spain, and joined Turan Tovuz on a two-year deal in 2025. His biggest strength is the top-level European experience gained from playing in leagues such as LaLiga and Ligue 1; the key watch point is that he has so far built only a limited match sample in the Azerbaijan league.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Henrique Silva Milagres |
| Date of birth | Unknown (aged 31) |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of birth | Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | 3 |
| Current club | Turan Tovuz (2025) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| — | Vasco da Gama | Brazil — 185 matches |
| — | Lyon | France Ligue 1 — 3 seasons |
| —-2025 | Real Valladolid | Spain LaLiga |
| 2025-present | Turan Tovuz | Azerbaijan Premier League — contracted until 30 June 2027 |
Brazilian-born Silva built a strong foundation to his career with 185 appearances for Vasco da Gama. After gaining three seasons of Ligue 1 experience at Lyon in France, he moved to Real Valladolid in Spain. He joined Turan Tovuz from Real Valladolid in 2025, signing a two-year contract that runs until 30 June 2027. Sportnews.az announced the transfer under the headline ‘LaLiga representative Henrique Silva moves to Turan Tovuz’.
Playing Style & Assessment
Silva offers an experienced left-back profile who brings the tactical discipline gained at LaLiga and Ligue 1 level to the physical tempo of the Azerbaijan league, contributing both defensively and in overlapping runs.
Strengths
- Top-level European league experience — Having played in LaLiga and Ligue 1 points to exposure to a technical and tactical level beyond the Azerbaijan league.
- Broad match experience — Making 185 appearances for Vasco da Gama points to a consistently stable career profile.
- Long-term contract security — His contract running until 2027 shows the club has given him a long-term role.
- Brand value and experience — Being introduced as a ‘LaLiga representative’ shows the club positioned the transfer as a significant quality upgrade.
Development Areas
- Limited sample in the Azerbaijan league — Having joined in 2025, a broad data sample on his Premier League performance has not yet formed.
- Age and adaptation process — At 31, adapting to a new league and climate could affect performance consistency.
- Missing physical data — Key data points such as height, preferred foot and date of birth are not clearly listed in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A technically strong Brazilian left-back with LaLiga and Ligue 1 experience; could be assessed as a transfer capable of competing for a starting spot at upper-mid table Süper Lig sides.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig competitive for a starting spot |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Top-level European league experience |
| Key risk | Limited sample in the Azerbaijan league |
| Scout verdict | Contact immediately |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Henrique Silva? An experienced Brazilian left-back who joined Turan Tovuz in 2025 after playing for Vasco da Gama, Lyon and Real Valladolid.
When does Henrique Silva’s contract expire? His contract with Turan Tovuz runs until 30 June 2027.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Sportnews.az — Henrique Silva’s transfer news to Turan Tovuz
- Transfermarkt — Henrique Silva profile data
- Wikipedia — Henrique (footballer, born 1994)
