Andre Silva: I hope to continue to maintain a high level and have many goals to achieve

Elche player Andre Silva was interviewed and talked about life outside football, such as his recent music taste, personality changes and personal life.

Andre, let's start with a slightly different question: outside of football...what are you listening to lately?

To be honest, I've been listening to more Portuguese music lately. I've always been someone who listens more to foreign music, but lately I've started listening to more Portuguese songs.

What type of Portuguese music do you like best?

I don’t have a particular preference, I listen to everything.

Why is there such a change?

I don't know, it almost happens naturally. I think maybe it’s because my girlfriend also listens to a lot of Portuguese music, so I started listening to it too and really liked it.

Would this also help you relax a little?

Yes, of course. I think music, for better or worse, always affects us in some way. It's beneficial to listen to music that makes you feel good and relaxes you at the end of the day, or music that gives you energy before training.

You said that you used to be more introverted, but now you want to change. Do you think you've improved in this area as you've gotten older?

Yes, I think so. I've always been an introvert, but I'm working on changing that. I think it's going to be good for me personally and professionally, so I'm trying to be more open and sociable and be around people more. I'm working on it and feeling good.

Does this openness of character help you on the court?

Of course. I think the two are related. When you feel good in your personal life, you feel better on the court and vice versa. So, I think the two complement each other.

You have played for many top European clubs. How do you view your career? Do you think this is a marathon?

Yes, definitely a marathon. I still have a long career ahead of me and I hope to continue to perform at a high level. I still have a lot of goals that I want to achieve and I’m working towards that every day.

Are you satisfied with the current situation in the team?

Yes, I am very happy.

In your free time, what do you like to do to “disconnect”?

I enjoy spending time with my dog ​​and my girlfriend. I like to go for walks and go to places that make me feel good. Being with people who love me, that's how I relax.

When you look back on your career, do you feel you have reached your full potential, or do you feel you could have done more?

I think I could have done more. But like I said, my career is far from over. I still have a lot of time to achieve those unfinished goals.

Do you think players often forget to enjoy football?

No, I don't think so. At least for me, I've been trying to enjoy football. Of course, outside pressures sometimes make us forget this, but we have to try to enjoy it. We do what we love, that's the most important thing.