Brasileirão usually lands world-renowned players every year, and 2024 hasn’t been the exception. Even though the transfer window is closed, Brazilian football already anticipates the arrival of a national hero in the winter market: Thiago Silva, who runs out of contract with Chelsea, will return to Fluminense as a free agent.
The defender’s arrival not only means a huge signing for the defending Libertadores champions but also strengthens the presence of stars in the Brazilian Serie A. In addition to his past in Europe, which includes a UEFA Champions League title, Silva represents a local legend with World Cup experience.
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The 39-year-old played in four World Cups with the Seleção (2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022) and even set the record for most appearances as Brazil’s captain in the tournament.
However, the Brazilian league already has other players who have played in at least one World Cup.
- Athletico Paranaense: Fernandinho and Agustín Canobbio
- Atlético Mineiro: Eduardo Vargas and Hulk
- Bahia: Everton Ribeiro and Santiago Arias
- Corinthians: Cássio, Fagner, Félix Torres, and Paulinho
- Criciúma: Miguel Trauco
- Flamengo: David Luiz, Varela, De Arrascaeta, Pedro, and De la Cruz
- Fluminense: Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Renato Augusto, Felipe Melo, and Douglas Costa
- Grêmio: Pedro Geromel, Diego Costa, and Cristian Pavón
- Internacional: Gabriel Mercado, Sergio Rochet, Enner Valencia, and Charles Aránguiz
- Palmeiras: Weverton
- São Paulo: Arboleda, James Rodríguez, and Jhegson Méndez
- Vasco da Gama: Gary Medel and Pumita Rodríguez
- Vitória: Cristian Zapata
