Thiago Silva overtakes Magno Alves, becomes Fluminense’s oldest goalscorer | OneFootball

Fluminense’s 2-0 victory over Bahia this Wednesday (10), in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, will go down in the club’s history for a special achievement by Thiago Silva. The defender, at 40 years, 11 months, and 18 days old, found the net at Maracanã and became the oldest player to score a goal for the Tricolor.

With this goal, the “Monster” surpassed the record held by Magno Alves, who had scored for Flu in the 2016 Brasileirão against Figueirense at 40 years, 7 months, and 22 days old.

Historic Record

•  Thiago Silva – 40 years, 11 months, and 18 days

Copa do Brasil 2025

Maracanã – Fluminense 2 x 0 Bahia

• Magno Alves – 40 years, 7 months, and 22 days

Campeonato Brasileiro 2016

Giulitte Coutinho – Fluminense 3 x 2 Figueirense

Thiago Silva had already returned to the club in 2024 for one last stint with the team that introduced him to world football. In addition to his defensive solidity, the defender has also shown his ability to make a difference in crucial moments, further increasing his idol status among Tricolor fans.

The achievement against Bahia is not just a record of longevity, but also further proof of Thiago Silva’s significance in Fluminense’s history.

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