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Thiago Silva
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Thiago Silva

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Player Bio
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1.83 m, 79 kg
Age
39
Born
1984-09-22
Nationality
BRA
Fluminense hoping to create Chelsea link after Thiago Silva transfer

Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt wants to create a link between the Brazilian club and Chelsea following their agreement to sign Thiago Silva. Silva, 39, is rejoining the Rio de Janiero club after 15 years when his contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the season. Bittencourt has praised Chelsea’s role in the negotiations process for the central defender’s transfer and has spoken of his desire for a link to be created between the two clubs, which he hopes will include playing friendlies at both team’s stadiums. “We have a huge affection for Chelsea,”...

Colin Millar13

Fluminense hoping to create Chelsea link after Thiago Silva transfer
Chelsea 2 Burnley 2: Are fans sticking with Pochettino? And where is Silva?

All the major talking points from Stamford Bridge on another difficult day for Chelsea

Simon Johnson171

Chelsea 2 Burnley 2: Are fans sticking with Pochettino? And where is Silva?
Chelsea and Project Pochettino: How a trying campaign is taking its toll

Chelsea reached a cup final and won three successive league games either side of new year, but last week's heavy defeats darkened the mood

Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey359

Chelsea and Project Pochettino: How a trying campaign is taking its toll
Chelsea 2 Wolves 4: Vulnerable, toothless in attack and embarrassed - The Briefing

We break down the big talking points from another harrowing afternoon as a mutinous mood rises at Chelsea

Liam Twomey326

Chelsea 2 Wolves 4: Vulnerable, toothless in attack and embarrassed - The Briefing
Thiago Silva's performances are great for his age but should Chelsea look beyond him?

The 39-year-old's body and performances are holding up but his presence in the team has consequences for other players who may be the future

Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and more65

Thiago Silva's performances are great for his age but should Chelsea look beyond him?
What Chelsea signing of Disasi says about Chalobah, Colwill, Silva, Fofana and Humphreys

Axel Disasi is joining Chelsea from Monaco. It's bad news for Trevoh Chalobah but what does it mean for their other centre-backs?

Liam Twomey155

What Chelsea signing of Disasi says about Chalobah, Colwill, Silva, Fofana and Humphreys
Chelsea's player of the season: Thiago Silva, a beacon of excellence in a sea of mediocrity

In a miserable season of struggle for Chelsea, Thiago Silva's consistent excellence has shone out. He remains a source of inspiration

Simon Johnson40

Chelsea's player of the season: Thiago Silva, a beacon of excellence in a sea of mediocrity
Which Chelsea players could suit Mauricio Pochettino's style of play?

Would Romelu Lukaku fit into a Mauricio Pochettino team? Do Chelsea have the defenders to thrive in his 4-2-3-1? Is a new goalkeeper a must?

Liam Twomey and Mark Carey149

Which Chelsea players could suit Mauricio Pochettino's style of play?
Chelsea's players left yearning for stability after a season wrecked by upheaval

Chelsea are enduring their worst season this century with too many of their players disillusioned and in desperate need of direction

Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey222

Chelsea's players left yearning for stability after a season wrecked by upheaval
Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid: Courtois has the last laugh as Madrid seize their moment

Real Madrid cruised into the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a second-half Rodrygo double

The Athletic UK Staff79

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid: Courtois has the last laugh as Madrid seize their moment
Thiago Silva: The Chelsea veteran's new contract proves he is still invaluable

Thiago Silva will remain a source of inspiration and reassurance at Stamford Bridge after signing a one-year contract extension

Simon Johnson29

Thiago Silva: The Chelsea veteran's new contract proves he is still invaluable
Chelsea’s young stars get the headlines, but veteran Thiago Silva still setting standards

At 37, Thiago Silva is performing as if age is no barrier - Tuesday's defensive masterclass against Juventus was his 18th game of the season

Dominic Fifield67

Chelsea’s young stars get the headlines, but veteran Thiago Silva still setting standards
Rudiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Silva: The four Chelsea defenders out of contract in June

Four key members of Chelsea's defence are out of contract at the end of the season. So, what's the latest with each of their situations?

Simon Johnson66

Rudiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Silva: The four Chelsea defenders out of contract in June
Abramovich’s spectacular £220m summer recruitment drive has paid off for Chelsea

Five of last summer’s six first-team signings - Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy — started vs Real

Liam Twomey121

Abramovich’s spectacular £220m summer recruitment drive has paid off for Chelsea
Silva or Christensen? The surprising Champions League dilemma facing Chelsea’s Tuchel

Silva is seen as one the game's finest defenders, Christensen was a fringe player for much of the season. Yet it is a tough call who starts

Simon Johnson36

Silva or Christensen? The surprising Champions League dilemma facing Chelsea’s Tuchel
Silva passion and desperation to win elusive prize is perfect for Chelsea

Silva was a leader for Lampard and now he is a leader for Thomas Tuchel, the man who led him to within one game of Champions League glory

Liam Twomey23

Silva passion and desperation to win elusive prize is perfect for Chelsea
As Chelsea battle on three fronts, they have a dilemma: When to rest Thiago Silva

The 36-year-old Silva has been handled well so far but he is Chelsea's best defender and the big games are about to come thick and fast

Simon Johnson42

As Chelsea battle on three fronts, they have a dilemma: When to rest Thiago Silva
How Lampard tweaked tactics to ease Chelsea’s set-pieces troubles

Chelsea had the worst record from corners last season but a new approach has brought a vast improvement

Liam Twomey22

How Lampard tweaked tactics to ease Chelsea’s set-pieces troubles
The inside story of how Chelsea sorted out their leaky defence

Lampard identified three Chelsea weaknesses from last season and, with the right personnel, has been able to fix them - so far

Simon Johnson81

The inside story of how Chelsea sorted out their leaky defence
Clean sheets and sublime Silva bring tough but welcome problems for Lampard

Fikayo Tomori and Andreas Christensen look most likely to struggle for game time as Chelsea find rhythm in defence

Simon Johnson63

Clean sheets and sublime Silva bring tough but welcome problems for Lampard