Is £78m Ekitike just another Nunez or Liverpool's new Henry?

England must change shape to improve defence - & rest James

The six moves Real Madrid still need to make this summer

Barcelona's greatest No.10s - ranked

When Kaka's AC Milan smashed Boca Juniors 

Editors' Picks

City losing another Treble winner! Ederson agrees transfer terms

Pogba left out of Monaco squad again as struggles continue

Real Madrid ready to terminate contract of €30m flop

Real Madrid choose two new captains after Modric and Vazquez exits

Transfers LIVE: Isak open to talks with Saudi giants

Cash-strapped Barca are being forced to settle for Rashford

<ul><li>Promising names on Chelsea's scholars list</li><li>Isago Silva among 16 academy players</li><li>Brazilian ready to follow in father's footsteps</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Thiago Silva's son included in Chelsea's list of 2025-26 scholars as youngster looks to emulate legendary Brazilian defender

Club Friendlies

Chelsea

Bayer Leverkusen

<p>For aspiring footballers at Chelsea's famed Cobham training ground, the pathway to top-tier football is well defined. Legendary centre-back John Terry set the standard years ago and the baton has since been passed to the likes of Reece James, now club captain, who represents the very best of what the academy can produce.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Among the newly signed scholars, Isago Silva’s name draws particular interest. The 16-year-old defender joined Chelsea’s academy at the Under-13 level shortly after his father, Thiago Silva, arrived at Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain. Isago, who can operate as either a centre-back or a left-back, has steadily risen through the ranks. Earlier this year, he made his Under-18 debut in a 3-1 victory over Leicester City. His younger brother, Iago, is also currently part of the Chelsea academy setup, signalling that football talent runs deep in the Silva household.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In recent seasons, several names such as Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong have also followed the same path, moving through the ranks and into the first-team fold. Their presence in Enzo Maresca's senior squad serves as daily inspiration to the current scholars working their way up the system.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The continued focus on academy development under co-owner Todd Boehly has been a reassuring sign for those within Chelsea’s youth system. Maresca has already started integrating youth players into first-team training sessions and matchday squads. His approach, combined with the backing from the ownership, has created a fertile environment for young stars to thrive.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Thiago Silva's son included in Chelsea's list of 2025-26 scholars as youngster looks to emulate legendary Brazilian defender | Goal.com

Chelsea have unveiled their latest group of first-year scholars for the 2025-26 campaign and among the standout names are Reggie Walsh and Isago Silva, the son of veteran defender Thiago Silva. In total, 16 academy players have committed to the next stage of their football development at the west London outfit, reaffirming the club’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent.

Next Match