Thiago Silva
Date of birth: September 22, 1984
Instagram: @thiagosilva
Club(s): RS Futebol, Juventude, Porto B, Dinamo Moscow (loan), Fluminense, AC Milan, Paris St Germain, Chelsea
Country: Brazil
Signing fee: Free
After seeing his career and even life threatened by tuberculosis while on loan at Dinamo Moscow in 2005, has developed into one of the game's top centre-halves. The Brazil international's reputation grew at Fluminense before his rise to global prominence continued at AC Milan. That persuaded Paris St Germain to splash out a reported £34.8million for him in 2012, captaining the club until his departure to Chelsea in the summer of 2020.
Latest about Thiago Silva
Chelsea move for Thiago Silva replacement, but signing depends on Conor Gallagher: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea are in the market for a new centre-back, with the future of Thiago Silva currently unclear
FourFourTwo's daily transfer deal wrap-up: Liverpool star's future confirmed as Eddie Howe's potential replacement named
By Ryan Dabbs published
Our round-up of all of the rumours flying around today as the January transfer window ignites into action
Ranked! The 100 best players of the 21st Century
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
RANKED! The 100 best players of the 21st Century: the greatest Ballon d'Or hoggers, serial winners and cult heroes since the turn of the millennium
I HATE knee slide celebrations in football – and this is why
By Matthew Ketchell published
OPINION No need to call the celebration police, this is a case for the originality police: knee slide celebrations in 2023/24 are officially done
Chelsea find Thiago Silva replacement, with club ready to cash in – breaking Manchester United hearts: report
By Mark White published
Chelsea star Thiago Silva could be about to be upgraded by the free-spending Blues
Chelsea's Thiago Silva reveals AC Milan legends who've inspired his longevity
By Ben Mountain published
The Brazilian centre-back is still going strong at 39 years old is less than 18 months off the record for Premier League's oldest player
Chelsea dressing room leak criticises established star for 'not taking responsibility' and lack of leadership: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea have an extremely young squad at the moment - but it's one experience player who has been singled out for criticism
Chelsea season preview 2023/24: Can the Blues recover from their worst Premier League campaign?
By Garry Hayes published
SEASON PREVIEW FourFourTwo's Chelsea season preview 2023/24 – can Mauricio Pochettino turn things around at Stamford Bridge?
Get the FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.