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Thiago Silva

Also known as Thiago Emiliano da Silva

Brazilian association football player

AI overview

Thiago Silva is a Brazilian professional soccer player known for his defensive skills and leadership on the field. He matters because he has been one of the world's top defenders for over a decade, playing for major clubs and representing Brazil at the highest levels of international competition.

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type: Person
Country: BR
Active from: 1988-07-03

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 270
Total plays: 1,001

Quotes

“Messi is a very quick and technically gifted player. When you face him you have to make decisions in an instant. When he approaches you, you have to make the sign of the cross and pray that everything will be alright.”
“I learned a lot with Paolo Maldini who helped me with defensive positioning and the importance of respecting tactical schemes.”
“I am very happy to be considered as one of the best defenders in the world and to be mentioned alongside great footballers. It's a great satisfaction to have reached this level at this moment in my career. I know that things will get tougher soon, but I will continue to work hard to be able to maintain this level of performance.”
“Thiago has the physical and technical characteristics of a champion.”
“Thiago Silva will extend my life as a central defender.”
“Certainly, Thiago shows that security that characterised Franco [Baresi] when he used to play. For one reason or another, when Baresi came off during the break or during the game, we all felt his loss and I think the same thing is happening now with Thiago, because he gives so much security at the back.”

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Sports profile

Sport: Soccer
Team: FC Porto
Position: Centre-Back
Nationality: Brazil

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 79
Image: 20180610 FIFA Friendly Match Austria vs. Brazil Thiago Silva 850 1582.jpg
Height: 183

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Commons category: Thiago Silva (footballer)
sport number: 3
date of birth: 1984-09-22
birth name: Thiago Emiliano da Silva
name in native language: Thiago Silva
start of work period: 2004-00-00
number of matches played/races/starts: 2
total goals in career: 0

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Article

* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:23, 10 May 2026 (UTC)

Thiago Emiliano da Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [tʃiˈagʊ ˈsiw.vɐ], born 22 September 1984) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Porto. Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, Silva is known for his defensive ability, discipline, and leadership.