Just like how good friendships and old wine get better over time, some things improve with age. Aged wine becomes richer and more complex, just like how lasting friendships deepen. And Thiago Silva’s goal-scoring skills fall under this category. His career have matured, and now he’s made history as the oldest scorer in the Premier League.
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In a historic moment, the venerable Thiago Silva, aged 39 years and 51 days, inscribed his name in the annals of the Premier League. This milestone unfolded during Chelsea’s riveting 4-4 draw against Manchester City, where Silva, with a perfectly directed header past his compatriot Ederson, ended a goal drought of almost two years.
Our first of the afternoon! 💪 pic.twitter.com/aT6ckHh6bg
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 12, 2023
This breathtaking goal not only secured Silva’s status as Chelsea’s eldest goalscorer but also propelled him on a trajectory to become the club’s oldest-ever outfield player.
Making history. 👏
Thiago Silva becomes Chelsea’s oldest scorer with his fine header today! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/7isarMTb0u
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 12, 2023
In achieving this, he surpassed the previous record held by Dick Spence, who reached the age of 39 years and 57 days. While basking in the glory of his recent feat, it’s noteworthy that Silva is the inaugural non-British player to find the net in the Premier League beyond the age of 39, eclipsing the record set by Ryan Giggs in 2013.
However, the overall oldest goalscorer in Premier League history remains the legendary Teddy Sheringham, whose 2006 goal at 40 years and 268 days still stands as a testament to time.
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