Macarthur Bulls have signed former Melbourne Victory star Damien Da Silva as the AFC Champions League Two participants further enhance their squad for the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025-26 season.
The Bulls have lured veteran French defender Da Silva back to Australia from Clermont Foot in France’s second tier.
Da Silva returns to the A-Leagues, where he spent two seasons with Victory – scoring five goals – and played a vital role in guiding the club to the 2023-24 Grand Final.
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The 37-year-old, who played 28 games for Clermont last season, setting up a goal and scoring another, also earned the Victory Medal in both of his seasons at AAMI Park.
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“I am excited to sign with the Bulls. It’s a very good team with great players and I can’t wait to get on the pitch,” Da Silva said.
“It’s a family club with good results. My wife loved this country too so it was an easy decision.”
“I will give my best for this team and club. I will fight to win every game. I have a lot of experience to bring to the team and I will give my all.”
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Da Silva’s arrival is another boost to Mile Sterjovski’s squad as the juggle their A-Leagues and ACL Two commitments in 2025-26.
The Bulls have already recruited South Korea international and former Premier League frontman Ji Dong-won as well as Socceroo Anthony Caceres, Callum Talbot, Harry Politidis and Šime Gržan while handing scholarships to young guns Zane Helweh, Will McKay and Sebastian Krslovic.
