“I learned a lot with Paolo Maldini who helped me with defensive positioning and the importance of respecting tactical schemes.”

— Thiago Silva

Interview with Sambafoot, 2012 http://www.sambafoot.com/fr/informations/28541_thiago_silva_trouve_son_inspiration_dans_maldini__gamarra_et_juan.html

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