Fenerbahçe Beko announces new big man: 1+1 year deal

Fenerbahçe Beko has added another experienced name to its roster. According to the announcement, Chris Silva, who most recently played for the Greek representative AEK, will compete in the yellow-and-navy jersey next season. The club announced that an agreement has been reached with the Gabonese center on a 1+1 year contract.

Chris Silva drew attention with his performance for the Greek side AEK last season. The player, who signed with his team in the summer of 2025, appeared in five Basketball Champions League matches in an AEK uniform. Silva, who also stood out statistically during this period, averaged 14.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Additionally, he made a significant contribution to his team with an average efficiency rating of 21.

Drawing a strong profile on the international stage as well, Chris Silva impressed with his effective performance for the Gabon National Team in the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers. Playing in three matches during the tournament, the successful forward reached the top of the statistics by averaging 25 points, 14.7 rebounds, 4 assists, and an efficiency rating of 29.3.

Winning the player of the week award three times while playing for AEK, Chris Silva most recently earned the title of most valuable player in the Basketball Champions League Group Stage. With this transfer made before the new season, Fenerbahçe Beko aims to solidify its center position. Fans are already eagerly waiting to see what kind of contribution Chris Silva will make to the team.

News Source: 12punto