Thiago Silva

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Thiago Silva
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0Full Name Thiago Emiliano da Silva
0Date of Birth 22 September 1984
0Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
0Position Defender
0Chelsea career 2020 – 2024
0Debut 23 September 2020
0Games (goals) 155 (9)
0Other clubs RS Futebol
Juventude
FC Porto
Dynamo Moscow (loan)
Fluminense
Milan
PSG

Thiago Silva is a Brazilian defender who played for Chelsea from 2020 until 2024.

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Before Chelsea

Thiago Silva rose to prominence at Fluminense in Brazil before moving to AC Milan in 2009, where he became a standout defender and won Serie A. He then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2012, helping them dominate French football and regularly reach the Champions League knock-out stages. By the time he left PSG in 2020, he had made over 300 appearances, captained the side, and earned a reputation as one of the finest centre-backs in the world.

Chelsea career

2020–21 Season

Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer in August 2020 at the age of 35. He became an immediate starter under Frank Lampard, then Thomas Tuchel, playing 23 Premier League matches, scoring 2 goals, and appearing 34 times in all competitions. His leadership and reading of the game were instrumental in Chelsea’s Champions League run. Silva captained the side in key matches and played the full final, helping Chelsea secure a 1–0 victory over Manchester City in Porto. He added wins in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup to his trophy cabinet during this period.

2021–22 Season

Despite his age, Silva featured heavily before suffering a knee injury in November. He made 32 Premier League starts, scoring 3 goals, and added more appearances in cup and continental competitions, totaling 46 matches. His leadership helped stabilize a defence in Chelsea’s winning Super Cup and Club World Cup campaigns. His calm organizing style and professionalism marked him out as a locker-room leader and fan favorite.

2022–23 Season

The Brazilian remained a first-choice centre-back under Graham Potter and Frank Lampard in a difficult season. He played 27 league games and featured 35 times in total, contributing significantly to a team plagued by instability. As Chelsea battled off-pitch changes and inconsistency in results, Silva’s presence at the back offered much-needed reliability and tactical intelligence.

2023–24 Season

In his final campaign at Chelsea, Silva continued to be trusted as a starter, making 31 Premier League appearances, scoring 3 goals, and registering 1 assist in the league. In total, he featured 36 times across all competitions. His experience was vital in marquee matches, and despite recurring physical demands, he remained one of Chelsea’s defensive pillars as the club navigated transitional turbulence. His performances included six clean sheets and strong defensive headers in key fixtures.

On 29 April 2024, Chelsea confirmed that Thiago Silva would leave the club at the end of the season after four years. A week later, on 7 May, Silva agreed to rejoin Fluminense on a two-year deal, returning to his boyhood club over 15 years after his initial departure.

Statistics

Season Prem FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2020-21 23 2 2 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 34 2
2021-22 32 3 3 0 2 0 9 0 2 0 48 3
2022-23 27 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 35 0
2023-24 31 3 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 38 4
Total 113 8 9 1 6 0 25 0 2 0 155 9
Correct as the end of the 2023-24 season"

Goals

# Season Date Year Competition Opponent Score Result Venue
12020-2107 November2020Premier LeagueSheffield United3-14-1Stamford Bridge
22020-2121 December2020Premier LeagueWest Ham United2-03-0Stamford Bridge
32021-2219 September2021Premier LeagueTottenham Hotspur1-03-0Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
42021-2204 December2021Premier LeagueWest Ham United1-02-3London Stadium
52021-2223 January2022Premier LeagueTottenham Hotspur2-02-0Stamford Bridge
62023-2412 November2023Premier LeagueManchester City1-14-1Stamford Bridge
72023-2406 January2024FA CupPreston North End2-04-0Stamford Bridge
82023-2404 February2024Premier LeagueWolverhampton Wanderers2-42-4Stamford Bridge
92023-2407 April2024Premier LeagueSheffield United1-02-2Bramall Lane

International

Silva was a longstanding captain of the Brazil national team, earning over 110 caps and scoring 7 goals. He captained Brazil to Copa América victory in 2019, won the FIFA Confederations Cup, and represented his country in multiple World Cups. Renowned for his leadership and tactical intelligence, Silva remains one of Brazil’s most respected footballing figures.

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