Thiago Emiliano da Silva was born on 22 September 1984 and is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Chelsea and captains the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best defenders of his generation, he is known for his defensive prowess, discipline, and leadership
In 2012, Silva was the subject of a then-record association football transfer when he signed for Paris Saint-Germain in a transfer worth up to €42 million, becoming the most expensive defender ever at the time. There, he won seven Ligue 1 titles, six Coupes de la Ligue, and five Coupes de France, and reached the 2020 UEFA Champions League Final.
Silva holds the record as the club’s longest-ever serving captain and ranks eighth-highest all-time for appearances. In 2020, he signed for Chelsea on a free transfer and won the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club.
Silva made his senior international debut for Brazil in 2008, at age 23, and has since earned over 110 caps, including appearing in eight major tournaments.
He won a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics and a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics, and later served as captain as Brazil won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and finished fourth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Silva later helped his country win the 2019 Copa América.
Is Thiago Silva one of the best defenders ever?
Thiago Emiliano da Silva the Brazilian professional footballer plays as a center-back for Premier League club Chelsea and captains the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best defenders of his generation, he is known for his defensive prowess, discipline, and leadership.
Has Thiago Silva won best defender?
AC Milan defender Thiago Silva has won the Armando Picchi Award, which is given to Serie A’s best defenders, who have shown “technical abilities.
Silva was considered the best defender in Ligue 1 by France Football.
