Biography
Who is Thiago Silva?
Early life and career
Thiago Silva Emiliano da Silva was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 22, 1984. During his youth, he tried out for several local clubs before joining Barcelona, a small Brazilian team in the lower divisions. He later played for RS Futebol and Juventude, where he transitioned from midfield to defense under the guidance of coach Ivo Wortmann.
In 2004, Thiago moved to Porto and subsequently joined Dynamo Moscow on loan. During his time in Russia, he suffered from a severe case of tuberculosis and spent six months hospitalized. After recovering, he returned to Brazil to resume his playing career with Fluminense.
Rise to prominence
Thiago established himself as a key player after returning to Fluminense. He won the Copa do Brasil with the club in 2007 and earned recognition as one of the best defenders in the country. His strong performances attracted the attention of European scouts, leading to his transfer to Milan in 2009.
During his time in Italy, he won the Serie A title and developed his defensive skills alongside experienced players and coaches. In 2012, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in a major deal, becoming one of the most expensive defenders at the time. He served as the club captain for many years, winning numerous domestic titles including multiple Ligue 1 trophies.
Later career and international success
After his successful tenure in France, Thiago joined Chelsea on a free transfer in 2020. In his first season with the English club, he won the UEFA Champions League. He followed this success by winning the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup in his second season.
On the international stage, Thiago made his senior debut for the Brazil national team in 2008. He represented his country in multiple major tournaments, serving as captain during the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup victory and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was also a member of the squad that won the Copa América in 2019.
Birthday and age
Thiago Silva was born on September 22, 1984, which makes Thiago 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Thiago shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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