Thiago Silva (footballer, born 1983)

Not to be confused with Thiago da Silva (footballer, born 1983).

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Araujo and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Thiago Silva

Personal information
Full name	Thiago Araujo da Silva
Date of birth	(1983-06-22) 22 June 1983
Place of birth	São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Comercial
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2003	Palmeiras
2004	J.Malucelli
2005	3 de Febrero
2006	Palmeiras
2007	America Mineiro
2008	Atletico Mineiro
2008	America Mineiro
2009	Bragantino	2	(0)
2009	Paysandu	2	(0)
2010	3 de Febrero	16	(2)
2011	Paulista	3	(0)
2011	Anápolis
2012	Central	19	(5)
2012	Matsumoto Yamaga FC	0	(0)
2013–	Comercial	13	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thiago Araujo da Silva (born 22 June 1983) is a Brazilian football player currently playing for Comercial Futebol Clube (Ribeirão Preto).

Career

Early career

Thiago Silva was initially at Palmeiras, moving to J.Malucelli after 4 years at the club. He would then move between several clubs over the next 4 years, moving to 3 de Febrero, back to Palmeiras, to America Mineiro, to Atletico Mineiro, and then back to America Mineiro once more.

Debut season

In 2009, Silva moved first to Campeonato Brasileiro Série C side Clube Atlético Bragantino, then to Paulista Série A1 side Paysandu Sport Club, where he would make 2 league appearances for both clubs.

Return to Paraguay

For 2010, Thiago Silva returned to 3 de Febrero, now playing in the Paraguayan Primera División, where he made 16 appearances, scoring 2 goals.

Return to Brazil

For 2011, he joined Paulista A1 side Paulista FC, playing 3 times. He would then move to Anápolis Futebol Clube briefly, before moving to Pernambucano Série A1 side Central Sport Club, where he made 19 appearances, scoring 5 goals.

Japan

On 10 August 2012, Thiago Silva signed for J2 League side Matsumoto Yamaga FC, being given the number 10 shirt, previously worn by Michiaki Kakimoto. He left the club in 2013 after the club decided not to renew his contract, having not played a game all season.

Comercial

Having left Matsumoto, Thiago Silva signed for Campeonato Paulista Série A2 side Comercial. He made his debut on 23 January 2013, playing in a 1–1 draw against Rio Claro.