Andre Silva is a rarity in Portuguese football. He is a striker who scores goals. A lot of goals.
Portugal's national team has been able to boast more than its fair share of the world's finest footballers over the recent years, encompassing wingers (Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo), midfielders (Rui Costa and Deco) and centre-backs (Ricardo Carvalho and Pepe), but the centre-forward position has long been problematic.
Andre Silva's prolific record at youth level for club and country, and above all the sensational start he has made to his senior career at Porto and for Portugal, has raised hopes that at last the national team may have unearthed a No.