Thiago Silva makes history at FC Porto, breaks Pepe record at 41 | OneFootball

Thiago Silva made history in the Portuguese League by becoming, at 41, the oldest player ever to be crowned national champion.

The Brazilian centre-back achieved the feat with FC Porto, who secured the league title, surpassing the previous record held by Pepe, who became champion at 39. Even though he was not selected for the title-clinching match, Thiago Silva now stands alone at the top of this statistical category in the competition.

The achievement also represents another milestone in a career marked by remarkable longevity and success. According to the available data, the defender has now collected the 32nd trophy of his career, strengthening his status as one of the most decorated players of his generation.

Thiago Silva’s presence in the FC Porto squad added experience and competitive weight to a team that finished the season at the top of Portuguese football. The Brazilian thus adds the Portuguese national title to a career filled with collective honours, in a record made even more significant by the age at which he reaches this new milestone.

At FC Porto, the defender’s triumph is linked to an unprecedented feat in the competition’s history: never before had such a veteran player celebrated winning the Portuguese League.

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