Thiago Silva sets a record and is the oldest to score for Chelsea in the Premier League | english football

“I am honored to have reached such a feat. For my career and the history of this club,” said Thiago.

We athletes live to beat, and this mark is another pleasant surprise that will remain in my heart and in my career. The task is always to defend in the best possible way, but if we draw more, let’s celebrate – we guarantee the defender.

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37 years, 123 days – Thiago Silva is the oldest player to score in the Premier League since February 2013, when Ryan Giggs, 39, scored against Queens Park Rangers for Manchester United. gold.

Thiago Silva assumed the position of eldest Chelsea a He scored a goal in the Premier League in a 3-2 loss to West HamOn the fourth of last month. He surpassed the idol Didier Drogba, who scored his last goal for the club in the Premier League at the age of 37 years and 49 days.

This Sunday, Thiago became the oldest player to score in the Premier League in nine years, since legendary Ryan Giggs netted a goal for Manchester United in February 2013, aged 39 years and 236 days.

Thiago Silva is the first defender of a team Chelsea He scored on home and away against Tottenham in the same Premier League season. The monster looks huge

In the overall standings, the Brazilian defender is now 17th in terms of age to score in the Premier League (since 1992) with the goal he scored against Tottenham. Topping the list is former England striker Sheringham, from Manchester United, who turned 40 years and 268 days old.

In total, Thiago Silva scored five goals in 60 matches with a shirt ChelseaAll of them scored in matches at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel’s team is third in the English Premier League with 47 points, 10 points behind leaders Manchester City.

Thiago Silva scored five goals for the team Chelsea: