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Abandoned by his father at the age of 5, his career, and indeed his life, so nearly ended aged 21. he was denied by several top clubs in Brazil
He never gave up & raised himself to fame, even though life gave him many reasons to quit.
O Monstro: Thiago Silva
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Abandoned by his father at the age of 5, his career, and indeed his life, so nearly ended aged 21. he was denied by several top clubs in Brazil
He never gave up & raised himself to fame, even though life gave him many reasons to quit.
O Monstro: Thiago Silva
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Growing up, Silva played youth football for a club in Campo Grande neighbourhood, a feeder club to Fluminense where he eventually joined the senior squad. But with the limited number of minutes, he decided to move on. At first, he was denied by several top clubs in Brazil
Growing up, Silva played youth football for a club in Campo Grande neighbourhood, a feeder club to Fluminense where he eventually joined the senior squad. But with the limited number of minutes, he decided to move on. At first, he was denied by several top clubs in Brazil
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Yet, Silva did not lose grit and finally found a club who could take him on board – Barcelona. No, not the mighty blaugrana, but a second division side based out of Rio de Janeiro. Later, at the age of 20, Silva moved to Juventude.
Yet, Silva did not lose grit and finally found a club who could take him on board – Barcelona. No, not the mighty blaugrana, but a second division side based out of Rio de Janeiro. Later, at the age of 20, Silva moved to Juventude.
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His first season and only season in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was a massive success, earning him a transfer to European Champions Porto. However, instead of rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ricardo Quaresma, Silva spent the season with the reserves.
His first season and only season in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was a massive success, earning him a transfer to European Champions Porto. However, instead of rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ricardo Quaresma, Silva spent the season with the reserves.
It was here that Silva’s career was hit by a huge number of medical issues, including a near-death case of Tuberculosis. In the meantime, he joined Dinamo Moscow, where he hoped he could revive his career but unfortunately, his health issues didn’t allow him to even make a start
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His chronic illness almost compelled him to quit football forever after he was written off by almost all the clubs. However, his mother managed to convince him to not give up on the game. Eventually, all the dark clouds faded away, and a new Thiago Silva emerged.
His chronic illness almost compelled him to quit football forever after he was written off by almost all the clubs. However, his mother managed to convince him to not give up on the game. Eventually, all the dark clouds faded away, and a new Thiago Silva emerged.
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He returned to Brazil and joined Fluminense and earned the name of O Monstro (the Monster), by virtue of his phenomenal performances for his hometown club.
Unsurprisingly, Silva credits his other for sticking by and believing in him during tough times.
He returned to Brazil and joined Fluminense and earned the name of O Monstro (the Monster), by virtue of his phenomenal performances for his hometown club.
Unsurprisingly, Silva credits his other for sticking by and believing in him during tough times.
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The crucial lessons of life he learned have moulded him into the reliable leader who controls The Blues from the back today.
The crucial lessons of life he learned have moulded him into the reliable leader who controls The Blues from the back today.
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In 7 seasons at PSG, Silva has been included in the team of the season each time, as well as twice in Serie A, thrice in the UEFA team of the year and thrice in FIFPRO XI. A decorated career in terms of both individual recognition and team honours.
In 7 seasons at PSG, Silva has been included in the team of the season each time, as well as twice in Serie A, thrice in the UEFA team of the year and thrice in FIFPRO XI. A decorated career in terms of both individual recognition and team honours.
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“It’s difficult to identify where Thiago Silva can still improve. He has already proven to have everything.” – Franco Baresi, 2012.
“It’s difficult to identify where Thiago Silva can still improve. He has already proven to have everything.” – Franco Baresi, 2012.
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“Thiago Silva will extend my life as a central defender.” – Alessandro Nesta, 2009
“Thiago Silva will extend my life as a central defender.” – Alessandro Nesta, 2009
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"Thiago Silva is the Messi of defenders. The question is no longer if he is the best defender in the world because he is quite simply one of the best players in the world — better than Cannavaro when he won the Ballon d’Or.” – Alain Roche, 2013
"Thiago Silva is the Messi of defenders. The question is no longer if he is the best defender in the world because he is quite simply one of the best players in the world — better than Cannavaro when he won the Ballon d’Or.” – Alain Roche, 2013
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Cristiano Ronaldo on Silva in 2014.
"Thiago Silva is without doubt the best central defender in the world. He has incredible qualities. He is a symbol of elegance like Franz Beckenbauer was. Silva follows in his footsteps."
Cristiano Ronaldo on Silva in 2014.
"Thiago Silva is without doubt the best central defender in the world. He has incredible qualities. He is a symbol of elegance like Franz Beckenbauer was. Silva follows in his footsteps."
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“I think that Thiago Silva is the best defender in the world. It is incredible how good he really is. Thiago Silva is part of a new generation of phenomenal players who are perhaps born once every 100 years.” – Filippo Inzaghi, 2011.
“I think that Thiago Silva is the best defender in the world. It is incredible how good he really is. Thiago Silva is part of a new generation of phenomenal players who are perhaps born once every 100 years.” – Filippo Inzaghi, 2011.
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