He was also part of their squads for the two Olympic tournaments – winning a bronze in 2008 and silver four years later – and three Copa América editions, winning the 2019 edition of the tournament on home soil; overall, he has earned 93 international caps in total. ", "Rodriguez hits front as Perisic goes home in second", "Brazil v Chile: World Cup 2014 – as it happened", "Brazil World Cup team calls in psychologist after Chile match tears", "Thiago Silva A Weak Captain For Brazil? [286] It was widely recognised that Silva's absence played a crucial part in the shock result.[287][288][289][290]. Silva, left, and Cavani, right, won plenty of trophies together at Paris Saint-Germain, but Saturday could mark a first for them on opposing sides of the Chelsea and Manchester United divide. [132], At his arrival, Silva was presented to the media as the "best defender in the world" by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. [30] Silva was widely regarded as one of Fluminense's most important performers in the 2008 Copa Libertadores,[29][31][32] reaching the finals only to lose on penalties to LDU Quito. In 2006, Wortmann was signed as a coach by Fluminense and requested to bring Silva with him, despite Silva's health issues. Silva has a good pace and strength that make him a formidable opponent on the ground and in the air, being affectionately nicknamed ‘The Monster’ by the Brazilian and French press. [6] With PSG, Silva won a joint-record seven Ligue 1 championships, five consecutive (six overall) Coupes de la Ligue and five Coupes de France, as well as leading his team to their first ever UEFA Champions League final in 2020. In July 2012, Paris Saint-Germain signed him for a reported €42 million, making him the then second-most expensive defender in history behind Rio Ferdinand. Silva was also voted by his fellow professionals in the 2013 FIFPro Team of the Year for the first time in his career. [11] Juventude had made a huge leap in league placement during Silva's time at the club – from finishing 18th with 53 points in 2003, to finishing 7th with 70 points in 2004. After a strong season with Fluminense, Silva was called up to the Brazil preliminary squad for the 2007 Copa América,[243] though he was not a part of the main team which ultimately won the tournament. [195] A third of the way into the season, it was observed that Silva's performances were marked with inconsistency, especially throughout November and December. Silva moved to Juventude in 2004, where he played for six months. [276] After the Round of 16, Silva was still regarded as one of the best defenders of the tournament by multiple media sources. Silva's form for Fluminense earned him a call-up to the Seleção to take part in the 2008 Summer Olympics. All rights reserved. [199] After the match, Rennes captain Sylvain Armand had nothing but praise for Silva, saying "he [Silva] is a monster and a phenomenon". Laurens: Thiago Silva has the experience Chelsea need (1:15) Julien Laurens explains why a move for Thiago Silva would be great for Chelsea, despite Silva's age. [77] The midfield "experiment" continued in a 0–0 draw against Lazio, though this time, Silva was compared to another legendary Milan midfielder, Frank Rijkaard. [145] Silva made his return in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Valencia. [5] A leader from the back, Silva's play has led him to be compared to legendary Italian defender Franco Baresi. [262] Silva was also voted into the Confederations Cup Dream Team by FIFA.com users. [213] Three days later, he was voted man of the match in a 4–1 victory against Saint-Étienne in the Coupe de France semi-final. At 20 years old, Silva transitioned from midfield to defence under the tutelage of Ivo Wortmann. The saga took over a month to complete. [78] Silva was lauded by Italian media for his display against Napoli, marking-out star striker Edinson Cavani. [192] Only three days after the match against Reims, Silva's rush to get back to full fitness was halted as he suffered a serious thigh injury in a friendly against Napoli on 11 August; he only lasted 13 minutes before being carried off the pitch. [106] Silva was voted into the 2011 UEFA Team of the Year on 18 January. Thiago Silva: "I didn't want to leave PSG" Winning trophies, and not his own future, was the focus for Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva at his media duties on Thursday. In the second minute of the game, Silva pulled down Arjen Robben, as he ran into Júlio César's box with the ball for a clear goal-scoring opportunity. [88] Silva was selected as Goal's Serie A Player of the Season,[89] and was also voted as the best defender in the league by Italian media and his fellow professionals. [200] Four days later, Silva was voted as man of the match in PSG's 1–0 Coupe de la Ligue win against Lille. After moving back to Europe to join Milan in 2009, Silva established himself as one of the highest rated defenders in the world, winning the Serie A title with the Rossoneri in the 2010–11 season. [143] It was found that Silva's injury was more serious than initially diagnosed,[144] and as a result Silva was actually inactive for almost two months. [159] Sporting director Leonardo said that the expulsion was "unacceptable", and Ancelotti said that he did not understand the reason for the expulsion. [249], Silva's next cap came in an international friendly against Portugal on 20 November 2008; Brazil won by a convincing 6–2 scoreline,[250] and Silva was praised for having "dominated" the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo. [140] On 16 December, Silva was praised for shackling Lyon forward Lisandro López in PSG's 1–0 win. 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[137] On 20 October, Silva was played as a central midfielder in PSG's 1–0 win over Reims; Silva was commended for his display by teammate Salvatore Sirigu. [153] PSG legend Ricardo Gomes claimed that Silva was one of Brazil's best-ever defenders, as well as saying that Silva was the best defender in the history of the club. [264] In a pre-World Cup friendly against Serbia, Silva assisted Fred's goal as Brazil ran out with a 1–0 victory. [95][96] In the match, Silva scored the 90th-minute equaliser — his former coach Carlo Ancelotti predicted that Silva would score that goal. [228][229], PSG began their league campaign with a 1–0 victory against Lille, playing with ten-men for two-thirds of the match. More importantly, Fluminense managed a historic victory in the 2007 Copa do Brasil, winning the prestigious trophy for the first time. [49][50], On 8 November, Silva scored a goal – as well as an own-goal – in a 2–1 victory over Lazio. [208] In a 2–0 win against Monaco in the Coupe de France quarterfinal, Silva was praised for his dominance: one publication noted, "if you thought Dimitar Berbatov [of Monaco] was silent and invisible throughout the match, it was only due to the work of the Monster". Le meilleur défenseur du monde, "PSG: Thiago Silva est-il vraiment le meilleur défenseur du monde ? It is there where he was spotted by Paulo César Carpegiani, who invited him to join RS Futebol in the south of Brazil. During his illustrious spell at the Parc des Princes, Silva featured 315 times for the club - winning a remarkable 23 trophies along the way. The 36-year-old left the French side after eight years as … [270] In the final group match against Cameroon, Silva was again outstanding as Brazil won by a decisive 4–1 scoreline. [209] In the second leg of the 2014–15 Champions League Round of 16, Silva conceded a controversial penalty in the 96th minute. ", "IL MURO Thiago Silva Il professore ha rianimato la difesa super", "MILAN NESTA SBANDA, THIAGO SILVA NO. On 28 August 2020, Silva joined Premier League club Chelsea on a one-year deal with an option for a second. [62] In a match against Udinese on 12 February, Silva picked up a muscle injury, leaving him in doubt for Milan's upcoming Champions League match against Manchester United. [296] On 27 June 2018, he scored the second goal in Brazil's 2–0 win over Serbia for the last match of the group stage. [227] Silva had a good match with little to do defensively, as Lyon's star striker Alexandre Lacazette played an insignificant role in the match. Profile of Chelsea's Thiago Silva, a Brazilian defender with videos, career transfer history & 2021 stats. Silva won his first two caps for Brazil in pre-Olympic friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam, though he suffered a right calf injury against Vietnam that kept him out of Brazil's first Olympic match. [155], Silva continued his run of great performances in PSG's tight 1–0 victory against Troyes. [109] Silva played his last full league match for Milan on 17 March against Parma, playing an important role in the 2–0 victory. In the third-place match, Silva returned, but his presence could not salvage any honours for Brazil, as they were comprehensively beaten 3–0 by the Netherlands. The injury forced Silva to miss a Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid — Milan CEO Adriano Galliani jokingly said after the match that he would give Silva his healthy foot in order to see him play at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The centre-back leaves Paris Saint-Germain as a proven winner, having been a key member of the side that amassed an incredible 23 trophies during his eight years there. [120] The same day, PSG sporting director — and former Milan coach — Leonardo officially declared interest in acquiring Silva. [260] Silva was outstanding throughout the tournament; he was rated as the tenth-best player at the end of the group stages,[261] and by the end of the tournament, he was rated as the fifth-best player of the tournament by the Castrol Performance Index. [86] Silva's individual season was met with praise from all across Europe. [84] At the end of the season, Silva extended his contract to June 2016. [122] On 13 June, Maldini refuted claims that he would play a part in Silva's transfer, asserting the fact that he would never convince Silva to leave. [255] Silva was selected as captain by new Brazil coach Mano Menezes ahead of the 2014 World Cup qualifying cycle, replacing Lúcio. After a year in Portugal, he joined Dynamo Moscow,[13] where he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was hospitalised for six months. Matched against UEFA Club Footballer of the Year winner Diego Milito, Silva nullified his efforts and played a key role in Milan's 1–0 victory. [194] In his return, he had an excellent display alongside fellow countryman David Luiz as PSG dominated Bordeaux, winning 3–0. [18] It is during this time where Silva developed the nickname of "O Monstro" — Portuguese for "The Monster". [232], In April 2020, PSG were awarded the 2019–20 Ligue 1 title after the season was ended prematurely due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic; at the time of the League's suspension, PSG were in first place, with a twelve–point lead over second–placed Marseille. Thiago Silva has spent eight years with the Ligue 1 team Paris Saint-Germain and he has been a major part of the squad and of course the team's captain. [94] In a Champions League group stage match against Barcelona, Silva and Alessandro Nesta were crucial in the 2–2 result; both defenders were regarded as two of the best performers by Italian and Catalan media. [247] He was finally pronounced fit for the third group match, where Silva started and Brazil won 3–0 against China. Although Milan originally claimed Silva would be out just four weeks,[113] instead he missed seven weeks, including the Champions League quarter-finals against Barcelona, where Milan fell 1–3 on aggregate. Thiago Silva thanks PSG for 'unforgettable moments' ahead of expected Chelsea transfer "Thiago will be an excellent fit and we hope he can add some new trophies … Blanc : "Attention au relâchement, "FF – L1 – L'équipe type de la phase aller", "UEFA.com users' Team of the Year 2013 revealed", "OM, Lucas Mendes s'inspire de Thiago Silva", "PSG – Ronaldo : "Thiago Silva ? The following year, Silva played at a showcase tournament in São Paulo in the hope of attracting attention of bigger clubs. Thiago Silva also had a very strong relationship with PSG's fan base, arguably more than even Cavani. He motioned to the referee, and put his hands on the referee's shoulder, which the referee deemed as a red-card offence. [37] Although Silva could not play competitive matches, he was able to train with the first team. Chelsea's Thiago ready for Burnley trip says Lampard, Ben Chilwell was “fantastic” in Chelsea’s 4-0 beating of Crystal Palace, Chelsea prepares for their clash with Liverpool, Thiago Silva is being offered a contract extension deal by PSG. [240] Three days later on 26 September, Silva made his Premier League debut in a 3–3 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns as captain. After PSG's 1–3 loss to Barcelona in December, he was criticised by former PSG player Pierre Ducrocq, who argued that Silva did not have any physical or technical problems, but instead a mentality issue. He played 315 matches for PSG since joining in 2012, winning 23 trophies with the capitol club. [294] In the 70th minute of the quarter-final, Silva's handball gave Paraguay the penalty kick from which they equalised for a 1–1 draw; Brazil lost in the subsequent penalty shootout. [128][129] Silva had repeatedly stressed the fact that he never pushed for a transfer, and that he was happy at Milan. [311][314] Hailed as the best of the new breed of defenders[315] — composed in possession, able to create chances for his team from the back — Silva is a defender who is universally praised, being voted as one of the top two central defenders in Europe for three consecutive years. After his suspension for the remainder of the tournament in their second game, however, the armband did not go back to Silva, but rather to his defensive partner, Miranda. ", "It's difficult to identify where he can still improve. PSG were poised to be eliminated from the Champions League but in the 114th minute, Silva atoned for his error with a towering header to beat Thibaut Courtois to help PSG advance to the next stage. [65], Silva's season began with a goal against Lecce in the first match of the 2010–11 Serie A season. After the match, he was praised for a strong individual performance alongside teammate Alessandro Nesta. Silva was then called up for a friendly against Algeria on 15 August, failing to leave the bench, as Brazil won 2–0. Thiago Silva shots an average of 0.07 goals per game in club competitions. [223], After playing in the 2015 Copa América, Silva finally returned to club training on 20 July in New Jersey. [127] The transfer fee was rumoured to be around €42 million, which would have made Silva the most expensive defender in football history. [79][80][81] One publication claimed that Silva and Nesta "made a ghost" of Cavani,[82] whereas another claimed that Cavani had a "nightmare". ", "Thiago Silva is without doubt the best central defender in the world. Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images. [85] Silva managed to complete the entire 2010–11 Serie A having earned only one yellow card, and having committed 26 fouls in 33 total matches. [304] Although he has been criticised at times in the media over his mentality, his leadership skills are also apparent through his success in captaining both Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain. [41] Milan legend Paolo Maldini claimed that Silva had the "physical and technical characteristics of a champion",[42] while Nesta said that Silva would "extend my life as a central defender". [284], Silva was replaced by Bayern Munich defender Dante, who was deemed by Germany coach Joachim Löw as "an excellent player". [221] For the third consecutive season, Silva was voted by his peers into the Ligue 1 Team of the Year. [166] In the rematch with Bordeaux at the Stade Chaban-Delmas, Silva put in another good performance as PSG won 2–0. [198] It was followed by another man of the match performance, this time in a 1–0 win against Rennes. Thiago Silva has had a great start to life in England and the veteran defender is already adored by Chelsea fans. [52] His quick transition to European football was met with a lot of interest from Italian media — the investment of €10 million to acquire Silva was regarded as a good decision; the La Gazzetta dello Sport, the largest daily newspaper in Italy,[53] claimed that Silva's value had doubled at that point. Passes completed Thiago Silva is … [185][186] In the second-leg, however, Chelsea prevailed on away goals after a late goal from substitute Demba Ba. [92] Milan began the 2011–12 Serie A in poor form, winning only two points in the first three matches, though Silva was one of the better players in the draws against Lazio[93] and Udinese. [214] On 11 April, Silva captained the club to a 4–0 win in the Coupe de la Ligue final against Bastia. [242] Then he got his second goal for Chelsea vs West ham, and it ended as a 3-0 win for the blues. Thiago Silva on PSG: “During the pandemic, they had three months to plan my farewell, but nothing was done. [201] Silva's return to form was evident and it met praise from across the country — Pierre Ménès of L'Équipe offered his praise, while Alain Roche of Le Parisien stated that he was back to his best. 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[275] 1970 World Cup-winning captain Carlos Alberto asserted that Silva was a weak captain, while Brazilian legend Zico insisted that Silva should have volunteered to take a penalty, instead of refusing to take one. Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has blasted Paris Saint-Germain for their handling of his exit from the club in the summer. [168] Coming back from his injury, Silva played extremely well against Nice, out-dueling the league's second top-scorer, Darío Cvitanich. ... Trophies Club Domestic; Serie A Winner: 1x: 2010/2011: Runner-up: 1x: 2011/2012: Ligue 1 [4], Silva's season began poorly in PSG's 2–2 draw with Reims; he was rated as one of PSG's worst players in his first match back from the 2014 World Cup. I didn’t stay a season or a few months, it’s an eight-year story of a captain who lifted a lot of trophies at the club. [35] In his final match for Fluminense, Silva was cheered by 50,000 supporters who were witnessing his last performance at the Maracanã. LIGUE 1. globalsportsarchive.com provides you with unrivaled spectrum of sport results, statistics and rankings from competitions all over the world. Thiago Silva is part of a new generation of phenomenal players who are perhaps born once every 100 years. After a strong season with Fluminense, Silva was called up to the Brazil preliminary squad for the 2007 Copa América, though he was not a part of the main team which ultimately won the tournament. Il marche sur les traces de Beckenbauer, "PSG – Ronaldo : " Thiago Silva ? [29], Silva was included in the 2008 Brasileirão Team of the Season and was selected as the Fans' Player of the Season. [55] In a match against Zürich on 8 December, Silva was substituted after 20 minutes with a muscle injury. "We are delighted to be able to add a player of Thiago Silva’s proven world-class credentials to our squad. [252] He was not a starter during the 2010 FIFA World Cup cycle for Brazil, despite his high level of club performances for Milan. [151][152] Carlo Ancelotti claimed after the match that Silva was the best defender in the world, saying that Silva had all the ability to win the Ballon d'Or. [23] The voting results were unveiled on 4 December, where Silva finished second, behind Breno. He is a symbol of elegance like Franz Beckenbauer was. In a tournament played in Ancona, Italy, Silva was spotted by Bruno Conti, a coach with Roma. 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