Nicola Silvestri (born 21 November 1985) is an Italian footballer.
Biography
Born in Gavardo, the Province of Brescia, Silvestri started his career with Brescia Calcio. In mid-2004, he left for Viterbese but the loan pre-matured in January 2005. In 2005–06 season, he left for Hungarian side Sopron, joining Giuseppe Signori and manager Dario Bonetti.
In July 2006 he was signed by Serie B club Genoa but was loaned to Serie C1 clubs Massese (along with Massimo Gazzoli) and Lanciano. In August 2008 he left for Serie B side Piacenza from Genoa, now a Serie A club on free transfer. However, he was loaned back to Lega Pro Prima Divisione (ex-Serie C1) for Lumezzane.
On 1 July 2009 he returned to Piacenza but only played 3 Serie B matches. He started his first Serie B match as central midfielder and partnered with Radja Nainggolan. However, he only collected 3 appearances in 2009–10 Serie B.
On 31 August 2011 he was signed by Prima Divisione club Triestina on free transfer. However, he was injured in October.