"He has the quickness, he has the ability on the ball. Thiago Silva is an incredible player and extremely intelligent."
Thiago Emiliano da Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Porto. Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation and of all time, Silva is known for his defensive ability, discipline, and leadership.
"He’s very elegant, he commits few fouls because he’s always first to every ball and this is an important gift. He’s also fast and has good technique and these are important skills for a defender. Italian football puts players to the test and he immediately showed he was up to the task and ready to play for Milan, at the San Siro. Playing with the kind of continuity he had this season proves he really belongs to the elite."
Thiago Silva"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."
Thiago Silva"I learned a lot with Paolo Maldini who helped me with defensive positioning and the importance of respecting tactical schemes."
Thiago Silva"It’s difficult to identify where he can still improve. He has already proven to have everything."
Thiago Silva"In the world, today, Thiago Silva is the only defender who can change the outcome of a match."
Thiago Silva"Messi is a very quick and technically gifted player. When you face him you have to make decisions in an instant. When he approaches you, you have to make the sign of the cross and pray that everything will be alright."
Thiago Silva