Isago Silva, son of Chelsea legend Thiago Silva, is a fully-fledged first year scholar with the Blues for the 2025/2026 season. The club made the announcement as they released their annual list unveiling their new Academy intake.
Now the young defender is hoping to carry on his father’s legacy at Cobham, where Chelsea’s youth development plans continue to gather pace. This latest intake further underlines the club’s dedication to developing homegrown talent and providing opportunities for progression from within its elite academy pathway.
Family Legacy Lives On
Following Thiago Silva’s tear-filled farewell at Stamford Bridge in 2024, his legacy lives on in the form of progeny Isago. Signed by Chelsea at under-13 level, a product of the system who has sashayed his way through. Isago has received praise for his maturity on the ball as well as his tactical understanding, something that he has made evident in youth levels.
He made his Under-18 bow earlier this year in a 3-1 win over Leicester City and has since established himself as a flexible and solid defensive figure. Although clubs such as Arsenal showed strong interest—tabling a £1.25 million bid back in May—Chelsea firmly rejected the offer, making it clear they were ready to bet heavily on the teenager’s future.
The inclusion of Isago in this year’s scholar class is a symbolic handing over of the baton. One Silva leaves, another arrives to shape Chelsea’s future.
Part of Chelsea’s Elite 2025 Scholar Class
Isago is among 16 players announced on Friday as first-year scholars by Chelsea Academy. The versatile defender signed alongside Reggie Walsh and other hot prospects. The club remain focused on youth development thanks to the efforts of Head Coach Enzo Maresca and Academy Manager Hassan Sulaiman.
The news follows months of internal evaluations. Moreover, it reinforces Chelsea’s push to dominate future competitions with a strong academy core. The 2025 intake blends technical skill, positional depth, and strong character. These are the traits the club sees as vital to shaping the next generation. With talents like Isago in the ranks, Chelsea’s ambition to build from within stays alive and kicking.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
