Thiago Silva

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/thiago-silva

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1. When was Thiago Silva born?September 22, 1984
2. Where was Thiago Silva born?Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3. What is the primary position?Centre-back
4. What is the notable club trophies?Serie A (AC Milan), Ligue 1 (Paris Saint-Germain), UEFA Champions League (Chelsea)
5. What position did Thiago Silva start his career in?He began as a midfielder for RS Futebol in 2002 before moving to a centre‑back role at Juventude.
6. Why was his move to PSG so special?He became the most expensive defender at the time, with a fee up to €42 million, and served as PSG’s longest‑serving captain.

Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, caused by bacteria.
Transfer Fee: The amount of money paid by one football club to another to sign a player.
Aerial Duels: Contests between players to win possession of the ball when it is in the air, typically from crosses or long passes.
Tactical Intelligence: The ability of a player to understand and apply strategic and tactical elements of the game effectively.