Thiago Silva: Defendant

“He is very strong at defending, both on the ground and in the air. He is a complete player and has no faults. He is a modern defender because he is as strong defensively as many others, but has something more than the rest. When he has the ball, he knows what to do.”

Thiago Silva

Carlo Ancelotti (PSG), 2013 http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/45256_psg_coach_carlo_ancelotti__thiago_silva_is_best_defender_in_the_world.html
From coaches and club directors

Strong

“I am very happy to be considered as one of the best defenders in the world and to be mentioned alongside great footballers. It's a great satisfaction to have reached this level at this moment in my career. I know that things will get tougher soon, but I will continue to work hard to be able to maintain this level of performance.”

Thiago Silva

Interview with Surgiu Esporte, 2014 http://www.sambafoot.com/fr/informations/55882_thiago_silva_fier_d_etre_considere_comme_un_des_meilleurs_defenseurs_au_monde.html

World , Football , Happiness

“Welcome to PSG, Thiago Silva, the best defender in the world.”

Thiago Silva

Nasser Al-Khelaifi (PSG), 2012 https://twitter.com/sports_fr/status/239018615934943232
From coaches and club directors

World

“Thiago Silva is an exceptional defender.”

Thiago Silva

Lionel Messi, 2017 http://www.mundodeportivo.com/opinion/20170213/414281392273/opinion-barca-thiago-silva-leo-messi-tito-vilanova-ariedo-braida.html
From former and current footballers

“For me, Thiago has always been a reference, he is a born competitor. I consider him one of the best defenders in the world.”

Thiago Silva

Sergio Ramos, 2016 http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/noticia/2016/01/sergio-ramos-elogia-thiago-silva-e-estranha-ausencia-da-selecao.html
From former and current footballers

World

“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.”

Thiago Silva

Ronaldo, 2014 http://www.le10sport.com/football/ligue1/psg/psg-ronaldo-thiago-silva-il-marche-sur-les-traces-de-beckenbauer136274
From former and current footballers

World

“I think Thiago Silva is currently the best defender in the world. He has exceptional qualities, he can defend well, attack well, he is always well focused. He is always in the right place at the right time. He is very serious.”

Thiago Silva

Fabio Cannavaro, 2014 http://www.paristeam.fr/interviews/cannavaro-encense-thiago-silva-l-italien-fait-l-eloge-du-bresilien-12797.htm
From former and current footballers

World , Thinking , Time

“He is the best defender in the world. Before moving to Europe, I watched a lot of matches of Thiago Silva at Milan, and I am inspired by him.”

Thiago Silva

Lucas Mendes, 2014 http://www.goal.com/fr/news/1729/france/2014/02/20/4634680/om-lucas-mendes-sinspire-de-thiago-silva
From former and current footballers

World

“Thiago Silva is easily the best defender in the world.”

Thiago Silva

Mathieu Valbuena, 2013 http://www.le10sport.com/football/ligue1/psg/psg-valbuena-thiago-silva-est-le-meilleur-defenseur-du-monde-127738
From former and current footballers

World

“Thiago Silva is a classy defender, you know that if you put him on the field, he will not commit any fault, any error.”

Thiago Silva

Rivelino, 2013 http://www.sambafoot.com/fr/informations/52740_thiago_silva_est_un_defenseur_de_classe_selon_rivelino.html
From former and current footballers

Error

“I have rarely seen such a complete and strong central defender. I am amazed. He seldom makes mistakes. What strikes me the most, is his calmness, especially in his distribution and marking.”

Thiago Silva

Rolland Courbis, 2013 http://www.le10sport.com/football/ligue1/psg/courbis-je-suis-emerveille-par-thiago-silva100295
From former and current footballers

Strong , Making love

“Simply the best defender in the world. Whenever he is on the pitch, his presence reassures the others, from the goalkeeper to the attackers.”

Thiago Silva

Raí, 2013 http://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/info/366036/psg-thiago-silva-la-perfection-au-bresilien/
From former and current footballers

World

“I would say Thiago Silva from Milan is the best defender in the world.”

Thiago Silva

Nemanja Vidić, 2012 http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/man-utd-captain-vidic-ac-milans-thiago-silva-best-defender-world-3043501#.U0P6T_mSy1w
From former and current footballers

World

“There are many good defenders that I have played against, but the most difficult one would have to be Thiago Silva.”

Thiago Silva

Luis Suárez, 2012 http://www.liverpool-kop.com/2012/07/luis-suarez-admits-40m-brazil-star-is.html
From former and current footballers

“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

Pippo Inzaghi, 2011 http://www.football-italia.net/node/5903
From former and current footballers

World , Thinking , Parting

“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

Franco Baresi, 2011 https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/show/134347
From former and current footballers

Football , Season

“Thiago Silva will extend my life as a central defender.”

Thiago Silva

Alessandro Nesta, 2009 http://www.milannews.it/primo-piano/ecco-thiago-ha-studiato-col-prof-maldini-21545
From former and current footballers

Life

“Today, Thiago Silva is the best defender in the world.”

Thiago Silva

Aldair, 2014 http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/tetra-em-94-aldair-diz-que-thiago-silva-o-melhor-zagueiro-do-mundo-12785434
From former and current footballers

World

“Thiago Silva is the best defender in the world.”

Thiago Silva

David Beckham, 2014 http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/58815_david_beckham__thiago_silva_is_the_best_defender_in_the_world.html
From former and current footballers

World