1. 🇬🇭 Mohammed Kudus: “I liked Thiago Alcântara a lot. I love players that play with creativity and try to entertain the fans and you can see that from how I try to play. He was just too smooth for me.”
2. 🇭🇷 Niko Kovač: “What can I say about Thiago? He’s a coach’s dream.”
3. 🇪🇸 David de Gea: "What a player."
4. Raj Chohan: “The talent he was blessed with and his Brazilian & Spanish backgrounds resulted in a footballer who both had the flair/imagination of a Brazilian technician innovating with all kinds of different passes and of course the famous Thiago turn as well as having the metronomic passing efficiency/vision of a top Spanish midfielder, piercing the tightest gaps to break through multiple opposition defensive lines. One of the most naturally talented midfielders ever and one of the most enjoyable players to watch whenever he was on the pitch. Go well legend, you have etched your place in history."
Player Profile
Full Name: Thiago Alcântara do Nascimento
Age: 33 (Born: Apr 11, 1991)
Position: Midfield - Central Midfield
Preferred Foot: Right
Place of Birth: San Pietro Vernotico, Italy
Citizenship: Spanish
Age: 33 (Born: Apr 11, 1991)
Position: Midfield - Central Midfield
Preferred Foot: Right
Place of Birth: San Pietro Vernotico, Italy
Citizenship: Spanish
Style of Play
Thiago is a highly creative and technically gifted playmaker, renowned for his excellent dribbling skills and ball control. His ability to operate effectively as a deep-lying playmaker or in a more advanced attacking role showcases his versatility.
Known for his accurate passing and vision, Thiago maintained a 90.2% pass success rate throughout the 2016–17 Bundesliga season, the highest in Germany. Xavi once called him "an extraordinary player," and Neymar included him on a list of players who might be more technical than himself. Despite his world-class reputation, Thiago has faced challenges with injuries throughout his career.
Achievements
2x Champions League winner
2x FIFA Club World Cup winner
7x German Champion
4x Spanish champion
2x UEFA Supercup winner
1x English FA Cup winner
2x Spanish cup winner
3x Spanish Super Cup winner
1x European Under-17 champion
1x FIFA FIFPro World11
2x FIFA Club World Cup winner
7x German Champion
4x Spanish champion
2x UEFA Supercup winner
1x English FA Cup winner
2x Spanish cup winner
3x Spanish Super Cup winner
1x European Under-17 champion
1x FIFA FIFPro World11
The End of an Era
Thiago Alcantara's retirement marks the end of a glorious chapter in football. His journey has been marked by exceptional skill, creativity, and a profound understanding of the game. His flair and technical prowess have left an indelible mark on football, inspiring a generation of players and fans.
As he steps away from the pitch, Thiago's legacy as one of the most talented and enjoyable players to watch remains firmly etched in the annals of football history. His contributions to the sport will continue to be celebrated, and his influence will be felt for years to come.
As he steps away from the pitch, Thiago's legacy as one of the most talented and enjoyable players to watch remains firmly etched in the annals of football history. His contributions to the sport will continue to be celebrated, and his influence will be felt for years to come.
