Thiago Silva | Brazilian Professional Footballer

Thiago Silva (born 22 September 1984) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Chelsea and the Brazil national team. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, he is known for his defensive prowess, discipline, and leadership.

Thiago Emiliano da Silva, born in 1984, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a central defender for both Premier League club Chelsea and the Brazilian national team. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, he is known for his:

Category	Description
Name	Thiago Emiliano da Silva
Nationality	Brazilian
Date of birth	September 22, 1984
Age	39
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position	Centre-back
Club	Chelsea
National team	Brazil
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Isabelle da Silva

Thiago Silva Stats:

Competition	Season	Club	Apps (Min)	Goals	Assists	Shots (SoT)	Tackles	Interceptions	Key Passes
Ligue 1	2023/24	Paris Saint-Germain	17 (1530)	3	1	8 (4)	37	19	8
Champions League	2023/24	Paris Saint-Germain	3 (270)	0	0	1 (0)	7	3	1
Total	2023/24	Paris Saint-Germain	20 (1800)	3	1	9 (4)	44	22	9
Premier League	2022/23	Chelsea	25 (2180)	6	2	41 (14)	62	28	11
FA Cup	2022/23	Chelsea	2 (180)	0	0	1 (0)	6	2	1
Carabao Cup	2022/23	Chelsea	3 (270)	1	0	3 (1)	8	3	1
Champions League	2022/23	Chelsea	6 (426)	0	0	4 (0)	12	5	3
La Liga	2022/23	Real Madrid	32 (2529)	3	4	38 (15)	74	32	12
Copa del Rey	2022/23	Real Madrid	2 (180)	0	0	2 (0)	5	1	1
Total	2022/23	Chelsea & Real Madrid	70 (5765)	10	6	90 (30)	167	74	29

Club Level:

Dominant force in multiple leagues: Thiago Silva’s trophy cabinet overflows with league titles from Italy (AC Milan, 2011), France (Paris Saint-Germain, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), and England (Chelsea, 2021). This showcases his adaptability and success across different playing styles and environments.
Cup success across Europe: He has collected numerous cup victories, including the French Cup (Paris Saint-Germain, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) and the Italian Cup (AC Milan, 2007). Additionally, he reached the pinnacle of club football by winning the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea in 2021.
Near Champions League glory: While falling short in the 2020 final with Paris Saint-Germain, reaching the Champions League final itself highlights his leadership and experience in navigating the highest level of club competition.

International Level:

Lifting the Copa América in 2019: After years of near misses in international tournaments, Thiago Silva finally tasted major international success by captaining Brazil to the Copa América title.
Confederations Cup triumph in 2013: He also played a vital role in Brazil’s FIFA Confederations Cup victory in 2013.
Olympic success: Contributing to Brazil’s Olympic silver medal in 2012 and bronze medal in 2008 demonstrates his consistent performance at the highest international level.

Leadership and Longevity:

Captain’s armband: He has donned the captain’s armband for both club and country, highlighting his leadership qualities, tactical intelligence, and ability to motivate teammates.
Over 110 caps for Brazil: Surpassing 110 caps for Brazil signifies his dedication and consistency on the international stage.

All Teams Played For

Team	Country	Years
RS Futebol	Brazil	2002-2003
Juventude	Brazil	2003-2004
FC Porto	Portugal	2004-2005
Dynamo Moscow	Russia	2005 (Loan)
Fluminense	Brazil	2006-2008
AC Milan	Italy	2009-2012
Paris Saint-Germain	France	2012-2020
Chelsea	England	2020-present
Brazil U20	Brazil	2003
Brazil U23	Brazil	2007-2008
Brazil	Brazil	2008-present

Thiago Silva’s Family:

Married: Married to Isabelle da Silva.
Children: The couple has at least two children, a son and a daughter. Their names and specific details are not publicly shared.
Supportive family: Thiago Silva has spoken about the importance of his family’s support in his career, emphasizing their positive influence on his life.