Chelsea defender Thiago Silva penned a hearty message of appreciation to his family after Chelsea’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
The Brazil international who was not part of the game due to fitness issues shared a picture of himself and his family after the victory over Borussia Dortmund via his Instagram page.
Thiago Silva wrote, “What a night I saw up close how much you suffer cheering for me. That nervousness, tension, the happiness, the apprehension moments and whatever else.
“And in the end, seeing you happy and celebrating with me was special. I love you forever. Ahh, seeing Isago Sylva on the pitch waving the Champions League flag was amazing.
“My heart was beating so hard. It like I was going to have a tremor. What a night yesterday I was able to see and feel how much you suffer hearing for me. The tension, the joy, the expectations.
“At the end, it was so special to have you cheering up by my side. I love you forever. I will never forget the image of Isago holding the Champions League flag. My heart was beating so fast for my boy. Love Love Love.”
Chelsea defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit to progress to Champions League quarterfinals.
Thiago Silva
Thiago Emiliano da Silva, born on September 22nd, 1984 in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is a professional football player, playing as a defender for Chelsea and Brazil’s national team.
He is known for his discipline, charisma, and strength on the field of play, making him one of the most revered defenders in Europe.
The Brazil international started his football career in Europe with FC Porto in 2004 and has risen to become one of the best and finest defenders of his time.
He originally started his football career as a midfielder before he switched to a defensive role.
He played and won the Serie A with AC Milan in 2009, marking the beginning of his legendary and heroic career in top clubs in Europe.
Thiago Silva Biography
Thiago Silva’s parents are Angela Maria da Silva and Geraldo Emiliano da Silva. He has a brother, Erivelton Emiliano da Silva, and a sister, Danila Emiliano da Silva.
He schooled in Rio’s Campo Grande neighborhood – a feeder wing for Fluminense.
He played for Fluminese in the early stages of his career, functioning as a defensive midfielder before switching to a full defender later in his career.
In 2004, he joined his first European club Porto for €2.5m before moving to Dynamo Moscow in Russia.
Thiago Silva career
Thiago Silva is playing as a central defender for Premier League club Chelsea after spells with top European clubs and winning several trophies.
After winning the Serie A with AC Milan in 2009, Silva has won seven Ligue 1 championships, six Ligue Cups, and five Coupes de France, and advanced to the 2020 UEFA Champions League Final there.
He joined Chelsea in 2020 on a free transfer, and during his debut campaign with the team, he won the UEFA Champions League.
The prolific defender made his debut for Brazil national team at the age of 23 in 2008 and has won over 100 caps since then.
He was the captain as Brazil won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and placed fourth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics and a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics. Silva later contributed to his nation’s 2019 Copa América victory.
Thiago Silva Family
Silva is married to Isabele da Silva, his childhood sweetheart.
They have two sons together. Isago da Silva and Iago da Silva.
Thiago Silva’s contract and net worth
Thiago Silva signed a 2-year / £17,160,000 contract with Chelsea F.C. including an extension that will see him stay at Stamford Bridge till 2024. He earns an annual average salary of £8,580,000. In 2022, Silva earn a base salary of £5,720,000, while carrying a cap hit of £5,720,000. His estimated net worth is £45m.
