Thiago Silva

Also known as Thiago Emiliano da Silva

Brazilian association football player

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

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Listeners: 270
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“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.”

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* 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.