Thiago Silva leads Fluminense youth training, plays coach for a day | OneFootball

Fluminense center-back and captain Thiago Silva swapped his role as a player for that of a coach for a day. At 42, the defender led a session with the club’s under-17, under-16, and under-15 players at the Carlos Castilho Training Center. The initiative is part of Thiago Silva’s training process to become a coach. The player is taking a course to obtain the UEFA A License, which allows him to work with elite youth teams and intermediate professional categories in European football, as well as serve as a lead assistant coach. Before returning to Fluminense, Thiago spent time in Scotland to complete one of the steps required to obtain the license. The possibility of pursuing a coaching career after hanging up his boots is nothing new. Thiago Silva has already expressed interest in the role and often highlights his fascination with tactical matters. The player has also been involved in strategy discussions with members of the coaching staff. Preparation for the new career began a few years ago. In 2020, Thiago completed his coaching B License, started through the CBF and finished at Chelsea’s facilities in London.

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