Things are looking good for Isago Silva. The 17-year-old son of Thiago Silva has just signed his first professional contract with Chelsea. Before this, he used to be on a scholar’s contact.
After his father spent four years at Chelsea and helped the team win various tournaments, fans have big expectations for Isago as well. Since he’s so young, he could have a wonderful future in the world of football.
Silva operates both at left-back and as a central defender of the team.
Who Is Isago Silva?
Isago Silva is the son of Thiago Silva, a former Chelsea and Brazil captain. He joined the Chelsea academy in 2020 with his younger brother, Iago Silva. This happened back when Thiago moved from Paris St-Germain to Stamford Bridge.
He first joined Chelsea at the under-13s level. Then, during the 2024-25 season, he joined the Chelsea Under-18s group. Over time, he became a strong defender.
Signing His First Professional Contract
Isago Silva just turned 17, and he signed his very first professional contract.
🚨🔵 Thiago Silva’s son Isago has signed his first professional contract at Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/cUvVDiM6Yr
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 1, 2025
Last year, Isago helped bring the Under-15s group to victory in the Premier League Floodlit Super Cup. Obviously, his versatility and skills sparked the interest of higher-ups. People also took note of him when he joined Chelsea’s Champions League match with Benfica this season as a ballboy.
But now, he has signed his professional contract with Chelsea, and people wonder what Thiago Silva’s son will bring to the table. He hasn’t made his debut with the senior team yet.
However, some expect him to appear for the Blues during the Champions League event. He appears on the B list of Chelsea. Therefore, any of the remaining league phase games for Chelsea could include him, and fans hope to be able to bet in his favour on sites like GGBet.
Chelsea FC announced his signing on their official website. According to them, he has “developed into a versatile and reliable defender”, making him an ideal choice for left-back and center-back.
Isago is not very different from his father. He is a central defender who knows what he is doing with the ball and feels very comfortable. Besides, he knows his position very well. As time goes on, his physical condition will improve, and his skills will evolve.
So far this season, he has participated in the 3-3 draw with Sheffield United for the Under-18 Premier League Cup. Not only that, but the Under-17 Premier League Cup campaign included him three times as well.
Congratulations on Instagram
Isago announced this new milestone on his Instagram profile. He made a post with the caption “Proud to sign my first pro deal with @ChelseaFC. Hungry for more.” His mother, Belle Silva, was also there for this big moment in his career. She was pictured next to him as he signed his Chelsea contract.
Obviously, this brought many comments from some of his teammates. Some stars in the Cobham system congratulated him, too. Among the players who commented on his post, you could find Reggie Walsh, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, and Ibrahim Rabbaj.
His mother, Belle Silva, also took this as an opportunity to congratulate him once again. She wrote “Congrats and good luck!” under his post.
Thiago and Belle Silva Responded to His Son Joining the Pro World
Thiago Silva also spread the news that Isago has just signed his pro contract with Chelsea. Between 2020 and 2024, Thiago was one of the most popular players of the club, playing 155 times. He won the Club World Cup, Champions League, and UEFA Super Cup with Chelsea. Then, in 2024, he rejoined the Brazilian club Fluminese.
Thiago’s contract is going to expire at the end of June 2026. Still, he doesn’t give any signs that he’ll stop anytime soon. Fans can watch both Thiago and his son in different games.
Back in 2023, Thiago spoke about his sons being part of the youth set-up of Chelsea.
“For me, it would be a dream to see them play professionally at Chelsea. I love watching them and helping as much as I can.”
On Instagram, Thiago shared Chelsea’s post about Isago on his Story. He responded with a heart, teary-eyed, and prayer emoji.
Although he left Chelsea, he said that he would come back one day. People think that he might manage or coach his son if he ever returns.
“I came here with the intention of only staying for a year, and it ended up being four years,” he said when he left.
“Not just for me but for my family, too.”
Thiago also said that he’s very proud that he’s part of the Chelsea family, considering his sons are there. He shared that he hopes they will continue their careers at this club, as it’s an opportunity that many other football fans hope for. That’s also when he shared that, if he ends up returning, he might have another role.
Belle Silva spoke about their son’s pro contract signing as well.
“Today, my heart beats stronger. Seeing Isago sign professionally with Chelsea is like seeing our football legacy gain another chapter. We’re proud of our family, but especially proud of him! This moment is all yours, son,” she said.
Thiago’s Future with Chelsea
As Isago is Thiago Silva’s son, the expectations for him are very high, especially considering how much his father contributed to his team’s victories. Isago seems to be following in Thiago’s footsteps.
At the same time, he’s still at the start of the journey. It might take a while for him to get established as a first-team player. He reached a new milestone, which is signing his first professional contract.
In the meantime, it will take some time for him to get significant recognition and catch the attention of senior team coaches. Still, he is surely determined to make it happen, so he will evolve and show what he can do.
Fans hope he is going to be just as good as his father. When the time comes, he will prove how well he does in his position as a defender.