Former Manchester City captain, David Silva has shown that he has not passed his prime by creating two goals for Real Sociedad in their 4-1 win over Huesca to top the La Liga table.
The 34-year-old joined Sociedad on a free transfer from City this summer. After going in front in the first half from the spot-kick converted by Mikel Oyarzabal, Silva raised the bar in the second half to set up goals for Cristian Portu and Alexander Isak.
Huesca had restored parity a minute into the second half before Silva’s show. Oyarzabal then restored hosts’ lead.
The former Spain international has so far played seven matches this season, creating two assists and receiving two yellow cards in the process.
The win takes Sociedad a point clear of champions Real Madrid, who won 3-1 at Barcelona over the weekend. Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane’s side still has a game in hand.
Sociedad, who won the La Liga title twice in their history last won it during the 1981-82 campaign.
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Real Sociedad 2020 – Player Wages
As the Basque club is also in the Europa League, it was gathered that they have 23 players in their home squad.
The highest earner in the club is now Silva, who is being paid €195,000 per week.
The team’s total wage bill totalled £33,618,000 per year and £646,500 per week
Below are the salaries of the playign poersonnel in the club.
Active Squad:
| Player Name | Weekly Wage | Yearly Salary | Age | Position | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Ødegaard | £80,000 | £4,160,000 | 20 | AM RC | Norway |
| Adnan Januzaj | £77,000 | £4,004,000 | 24 | AM RL | Belgium |
| Asier Illarramendi | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | 29 | DM | Spain |
| Nacho Monreal | £42,000 | £2,184,000 | 33 | D LC | Spain |
| Mikel Merino | £37,000 | £1,924,000 | 23 | M C | Spain |
| Diego Llorente | £36,000 | £1,872,000 | 25 | D C | Spain |
| Mikel Oyarzábal | £36,000 | £1,872,000 | 22 | AM RLC | Spain |
| Igor Zubeldia | £35,000 | £1,820,000 | 22 | D C, DM | Spain |
| Willian José | £34,000 | £1,768,000 | 27 | AM/F C | Brazil |
| Portu | £31,000 | £1,612,000 | 27 | AM RC | Spain |
| Aritz Elustondo | £26,000 | £1,352,000 | 25 | D RC | Spain |
| Joseba Zaldua | £20,000 | £1,040,000 | 27 | D R | Spain |
| Miguel Ángel Moyà | £20,000 | £1,040,000 | 35 | GK | Spain |
| Alexander Isak | £19,000 | £988,000 | 19 | ST | Sweden |
| Álex Remiro | £18,000 | £936,000 | 24 | GK | Spain |
| Luca Sangalli | £17,000 | £884,000 | 24 | M C | Spain |
| David Zurutuza | £15,000 | £780,000 | 32 | AM C | Spain |
| Aihen Muñoz | £14,000 | £728,000 | 21 | D L | Spain |
| Ander Guevara | £13,000 | £676,000 | 21 | DM | Spain |
| Robin Le Normand | £9,000 | £468,000 | 22 | D C | France |
| Andoni Gorosabel | £8,500 | £442,000 | 22 | D R | Spain |
| Ander Barrenetxea | £5,500 | £286,000 | 17 | AM RL | Spain |
| Andoni Zubiaurre | £3,500 | £182,000 | 22 | GK | Spain |
| David Silva | €195,000 | €2, 34,000 | 21 | MF | Spain |
History of Real Sociedad
The LA Liga club is located in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country. Having been founded on 7 September 1909, Sociedad have been playing their home matches at the Anoeta Stadium.
They are also a two-time winner of the La Liga title, lifting the trophy in 1980–81 and 1981–82. Their highest finish afterwards was runner-up in 2002–03.
The club is also a two-time winner of the Copa del Rey, lifting the title in 1909 and 1987.
The Basque derby is usually against its rivals Athletic Bilbao. Being a founder member of La Liga in 1929; its longest spell in the top flight was for 40 seasons, from 1967 to 2007.
They used to signed players based in the city traditionally before signing the Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge in 1989. But the story has changed as the La Liga team now has a combination of both non-Basque Spaniards and foreign players.
The club had through its youth section developed internationally renowned players, such as World Cup winners Xabi Alonso and Antoine Griezmann.
Their highest position in Europe was the last 16 stage of the UEFA Champions League. On their second appearance at the competition, in the 2003–04 season, the club progressed to the round of 16 before losing to Lyon.
Sociedad also has women’s football team,, track and field, field hockey and basque pelota.
Real Sociedad’s 2020/21 fixtures
| Date | Time | Venue | Ranking | opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 3, 2020 | 6:30 PM | H | (10.) | Getafe (1.) |
| Sun Oct 18, 2020 | 9:00 PM | A | (3.) | Real Betis (2.) |
| Sun Oct 25, 2020 | 9:00 PM | H | (1.) | SD Huesca (16.) |
| Sun Nov 1, 2020 | 4:00 PM | A | (1.) | Celta de Vigo (18.) |
| Sun Nov 8, 2020 | 4:15 PM | H | Granada CF | |
| Sun Nov 22, 2020 | unknown | A | Cádiz CF | |
| Sun Nov 29, 2020 | unknown | H | Villarreal | |
| Sun Dec 6, 2020 | unknown | A | Alavés | |
| Sun Dec 13, 2020 | unknown | H | SD Eibar | |
| Sun Dec 20, 2020 | unknown | A | Levante | |
| Wed Dec 23, 2020 | unknown | H | Atlético Madrid | |
| Wed Dec 30, 2020 | unknown | A | Athletic | |
| Sun Jan 3, 2021 | unknown | H | CA Osasuna | |
| Sun Jan 10, 2021 | unknown | A | Sevilla FC | |
| Wed Jan 20, 2021 | unknown | A | FC Barcelona | |
| Sun Jan 24, 2021 | unknown | H | Real Betis | |
| Sun Jan 31, 2021 | unknown | A | Villarreal | |
| Sun Feb 7, 2021 | unknown | H | Cádiz CF | |
| Sun Feb 14, 2021 | unknown | A | Getafe | |
| Sun Feb 21, 2021 | unknown | H | Alavés | |
| Sun Feb 28, 2021 | unknown | A | Real Madrid | |
| Sun Mar 7, 2021 | unknown | H | Levante | |
| Sun Mar 14, 2021 | unknown | A | Granada CF | |
| Sun Mar 21, 2021 | unknown | H | FC Barcelona | |
| Sun Apr 4, 2021 | unknown | H | Athletic | |
| Sun Apr 11, 2021 | unknown | A | Valencia | |
| Wed Apr 21, 2021 | unknown | H | Celta de Vigo | |
| Sun Apr 25, 2021 | unknown | A | SD Eibar | |
| Wed Apr 28, 2021 | unknown | H | Sevilla FC | |
| Sun May 2, 2021 | unknown | A | SD Huesca | |
| Sun May 9, 2021 | unknown | H | Elche CF | |
| Wed May 12, 2021 | unknown | A | Atlético Madrid | |
| Sun May 16, 2021 | unknown | H | Real Valladolid | |
| Sun May 23, 2021 | unknown | A | CA Osasuna |
