Things To Know About The Brazilian Footballer Thiago Silva

Shoe THIAGO SILVA IS A BRAZILIAN FOOTBALLER WHO PLAYS FOR THE PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB CHELSEA. Image Credit: Twitter Learn more

He also captains the Brazilian national team. He is considered one of the best defenders in the world, and is known for his discipline and leadership.

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But they managed to come back from these injuries in a big way and were named to the 2008 UEFA Team of the Year.

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He went on to play for AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain and was named to three different UEFA Teams of the Year.

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Thiago Silva, the Brazilian national team captain, is considered one of the world’s best defenders. His intelligence in the backfield

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coupled with his physical gifts, has made him a world-class player. He has accumulated over 40 international caps, but failed to appear for the 2010 World Cup.

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Thiago Silva is a young man from Brazil. His parents envisioned him becoming a footballer when he was young,

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Thiago Silva has won several awards and has a significant net worth. He has also been classified as one of the world’s most expensive soccer players.

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