Thiago Silva: Quotes about the world

“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

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“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

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“In Serie A the best are Chiellini and Bonucci. They always know what to do. The best in the world is Thiago Silva.”

Thiago Silva

Mehdi Benatia, 2015 http://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/udinese-wague-bonucci-e-chiellini-i-migliori-difensori-in-a-ma-thiago-silva-e-il-piu-forte-di-tutti
From former and current footballers

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“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

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“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

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“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

“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

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“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

“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

“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

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“Thiago Silva is the best centre back in the world by a long way.”

Thiago Silva

Rio Ferdinand, 2014 https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/423397345905356800
From former and current footballers

World , Way

“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

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