Chelsea player Noni Madueke has described former club defender Thiago Silva as the ‘best player he’s ever played with.’ Madueke called Silva incredible and highlighted his strong leadership qualities. “The best player I’ve played with?” “I would likely choose Thiago Silva,” Madueke said to Amazon Prime Video. “He’s truly amazing.” I would occasionally spar with him during training and think, “this guy is twice my age.” “And he can still take the ball from me… He was an excellent player and a strong leader.” He was a wonderful person to be around. Silva secured multiple trophies in Brazil, Italy, and France before joining Chelsea for the 2020-21 season. He was among the top performers in the Premier League, earning Chelsea’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year honors in 2023. Ultimately, he departed from Chelsea at the conclusion of the last season to rejoin his childhood club Fluminense as a free agent.
