Thiago Silva (Brazilian Professional Footballer (Defender)) Age, Bi.

Quick Info

Profession	Professional Footballer (Defender)
Nationality	Brazilian
Date of Birth	22/09/1984
Age	41 years
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Latest News about Thiago Silva

18/07/2026

Thiago Silva remained active in professional football in 2026 and continued to be linked with a possible Brazil squad role for the 2026 World Cup. Reports highlighted his long career and the fact that he was still competing at the top level well into his 40s.

18/07/2025

Thiago Silva returned to Porto on a contract running to the end of the 2025 season, with an option for an additional year. The move reunited him with the Portuguese club where he had earlier played for the B team, and it was completed without a transfer fee.

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Bio/Wiki

Thiago Silva is a Brazilian central defender known for his commanding presence, leadership, and longevity at the top level of football.
He earned the nickname 'O Monstro' (The Monster) at Fluminense for his defensive dominance.
Silva is one of the most decorated Brazilian defenders, having won major titles in Italy, France, England, and Brazil.

Physical Stats & More

Height	6'0" (183 cm)
Weight	172-174 lbs (78 kg)

Personal Life

Silva is married and has children, though specific names are not widely publicized in mainstream sources.

Career

Youth Clubs

Fluminense
Barcelona-RJ

Senior Clubs

Club: RS Futebol Start: 2002
Club: Juventude Start: 2003
Club: Porto Start: 2004
Club: Dynamo Moscow Type: Loan Start: 2004
Club: Fluminense Start: 2006
Club: AC Milan Start: 2009 Fee: €8-10 million
Club: Paris Saint-Germain Start: 2012 Fee: €36 million End: 2020
Club: Chelsea Start: 2020 End: 2024 Achievements: UEFA Champions League: 2020–21, UEFA Super Cup: 2021, FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
Club: Fluminense Start: 2024
Club: Fluminense Start: 2024 End: 2025
Club: Porto Start: 2025 End: Present Note: Signed until end of 2025 season with option for additional year

International Career

Debut	2008
Caps	113
Role	Captain
Notable	Missed 2010 World Cup appearances; aiming for 2026 World Cup spot at age 41

Honours

Serie A: 2010–11 (AC Milan)
UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2019–20 (PSG)
Serie A Defender of the Year: 2011
UEFA Team of the Year (multiple)
Ligue 1: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 (PSG)
Coupe de la Ligue: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20 (PSG)
Coupe de France: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2019–20 (PSG)
Copa do Brasil: 2007 (Fluminense)
UEFA Champions League: 2020–21 (Chelsea)
UEFA Super Cup: 2021 (Chelsea)
FIFA Club World Cup: 2021 (Chelsea)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began career as midfielder before transitioning to defender at Juventude.
2. Hospitalized with near-fatal tuberculosis during Dynamo Moscow loan in 2004.
3. Earned the nickname "O Monstro" (The Monster) at Fluminense for his commanding defensive presence.
4. Was part of Porto's B team two decades before rejoining the senior squad in 2025.
5. Made 46 appearances for Fluminense in the 2024 season before opting to end his contract six months early.

Thiago Silva Professional Footballer (Defender) Brazilian Rio de Janeiro, Brazil