Thiago Silva

Qualities Evaluation

Thiago SILVA   (Brazil)

22 September 1984
Sweeper
1m83
79 Kg







Wikipedia

Thiago Emiliano da Silva, born 22 September 1984, commonly known as Thiago Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian national team.


Overall


Arrived at PSG, with the reputation of the best defender in the world, he proves it game after game. Exceptional in his anticipation and the cleanliness of his interventions. Excellent in the first pass and in his offensive contribution.


Steadiness


Regularity
He was captain of AC Milan between 2010 and 2012 and he had no difficulties to impose himself in PSG with the same status. He is also captain of the Brazilian team.

Shape
He was injured last season during a month and a half, but once he returned, immediately he reinstated his number 1 position.


Offensive skills


First pass
He is the defender most comfortable with the ball in the world. He is almost never put under pressure by attackers because they know he will not commit technical fouls.

Heading ability
He is not a tall defender but his anticipation and intelligence of the game allow him to dominate in the air.


Defensive skills


Ground intervention
He is one of those defenders who can get the ball without having to tackle. He wins the majority of his duels.

Aerial intervention
His intelligence of the game allow him to dominate in the air.

Anticipation
He cuts perfectly the transmissions. He does not leave a lot of dangerous passes reached their destination.

Placing
His placing is always perfect.


Tactics

Defense coordination
He is 100% captain of the defense and very brillant.


Mental


Experience
His experience level is average for his age but it may change with his selection or PSG.

Aggressiveness
May lack aggressiveness.

Team play
He is a humble and professional player, however, he made some statements a bit unsettling in the early season with PSG.

Influence in the team
His influence is very positive, he pulls up his teammates.

Big games
He is good in the big games.

Assurance
He is quiet with a very strong self confidence.


Physical

Speed
He is rather fast.

Acceleration
His acceleration is good.

Physical impact
There is no shortage of power and he is like Sergio Ramos, a complete player physically.

Fragility
Some injuries a little annoying.