Take a look at some of the best 📸 from @TSilva3's impressive career so far...

CAREER IN PICTURES: THIAGO SILVA

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Thiago Silva, one of the most decorated defenders in world football has signed for Chelsea!

After the Brazilian completed the formalities of his initial one-year deal with the Blues, we delved into the archives to pick out some of the best images from the defender’s career to date – and highlighted just how successful he’s been for both club and country!

Take a look at some of the best pictures from Thaigo's impressive career so far...

THIAGO SILVA IS EXPECTED TO BE A LEADER AT CHELSEA

THIAGO PLAYED FOR FLUMINENSE IN BRAZIL WITH GREAT SUCCESS

HE WAS A ROCK AT THE BACK FOR MILAN FOR MANY YEARS...

WHERE HE PLAYED ALONGSIDE FORMER CHELSEA LOANEE, PATO

PICTURED ALONGSIDE HIS NEW BOSS, FRANK LAMPARD, AHEAD OF AN ENGLAND V BRAZIL FIXTURE

THIAGO SILVA IS NO STRANGER TO TROPHIES

WITH BOTH CLUB...

AND COUNTRY!

ENJOYING MORE SUCCESS IN FRANCE WITH FELLOW BRAZILIAN, NEYMAR

COMING SO CLOSE TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GLORY LAST SEASON...

HE'S A BIG CHARACTER AROUND THE PLACE

LOOKING GOOD IN BLUE! THIAGO SILVA IS A CHELSEA PLAYER