João Pedro: Thiago Silva is a legend, I follow his example

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·24 February 2026

João Pedro: Thiago Silva is a legend, I follow his example

This Tuesday, Chelsea released a documentary about the connection between the club and the Brazilian footballer, and the name of Thiago Silva – who spent four seasons at Stamford Bridge – was naturally remembered. Even more so by João Pedro.

The Chelsea forward this season (36 games, 14 goals, and 5 assists) did not hold back praise for his compatriot who currently wears the FC Porto jersey. “Thiago Silva is a legend, a career example that I strive to follow,” says João Pedro in the mentioned comment.

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Thiago Silva returned the compliments: “It is always very difficult to face him, because he is a number 9 who is never stuck to the position of a 9, he moves around a lot and that, for a defender, is the most horrible thing, because you lose your reference.”

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