Franck Claude Silvestre (born 5 April 1967) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
[citation needed] In 1989 Silvestre, who did not play for a big team, received his first senior callup from national team boss Michel Platini, making his international debut against the Republic of Ireland; he was also selected for UEFA Euro 1992, but remained on the bench as the national side exited on the group stage – he gained a total of 11 caps, the last coming in 1992 with his final call-up as an unused substitute the following year.
[citation needed] Silvestre signed in the 1993 summer for Guy Roux's AJ Auxerre, making up for William Prunier's departure.
In his third year, he helped the side return to the top division, after netting a career-best nine goals (in 33 matches); eventually, in January 2003, he left for SC Bastia, contributing to a comfortable escape from relegation.
[citation needed] Aged already 36, Silvestre had his first abroad experience, joining SK Sturm Graz in Austria, where he continued to appear regularly, albeit without no silverware conquered.