Maximiliano Joaquín Silvera Cabo (born 5 September 1997) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Peñarol. Mainly a forward, he can also play as a winger.
Career Early career Born in Pando, Silvera began his career with Estrella de Oro FC. He then spent a short period at Peñarol's youth sides before joining Danubio. He left the latter club as he was not getting paid for his travel expenses, and subsequently moved to Cerrito at the age of 16.
Cerrito Silvera made his first team debut with Cerrito on 21 March 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4–2 Segunda División home defeat against Villa Española. He featured in just one more match for the side during the season, as they suffered relegation to the Segunda División Amateur.
Silvera scored his first senior goal on 7 November 2015, netting his team's second in a 3–2 away win over Basáñez. He scored a further three times during the campaign, as they returned to the second division.
Silvera was instrumental in Cerrito's promotion to the Primera División after the conclusion of 2020 Segunda División season. With 11 goals, he was league top scorer and was chosen as the best player.
