Thiago Silva's son is celebrating a significant landmark in his emerging football career with an international call-up.
However, he has broken with tradition after dropping a hint over his international future as it's not with Brazil.
Silva's son Iago (right) has been handed a maiden international call-up, but not for Brazil
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Silva's son Iago (right) has been handed a maiden international call-up, but not for BrazilCredit: instagram / @4.iagosilva
Silva has 113 caps to his name for Brazil, scoring seven goals for his country with his international career highlight seeing him win the Copa America in 2019.
He was also a member of four World Cup squads, captaining Brazil in both 2014 and 2022.
Although his son Iago is eligible for the Selecao, he has instead been handed his first England call-up.
However, it appears to be for just a training camp, and the call-up is not expected to include any official matches.
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Players can become eligible for nations they were not born in through residency. Iago has lived in England for over five years when his dad joined Chelsea in August 2020.
However, he still has the option of representing Brazil later in his career.
The youngster took to social media following the achievement after joining up with the Three Lions' under-15 squad for a training camp.
Sharing a snap of himself at St. George's Park, he wrote on Instagram: "Proud moment to be invited to my first England camp. The hard work continues."
Iago is already a member of Chelsea's academy having joined his dad's former side.
The teenager is part of the Blues' under-15 side, winning multiple tournaments at youth level.
Chelsea academy player Iago Silva at an England training camp
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Chelsea youngster Iago recently attended an England under-15s training campCredit: instagram / @4.iagosilva
Football family
Iago is not the only member of the family currently on the books at Stamford Bridge, though.
Older brother Isago was named as part of Chelsea's latest batch of scholars back in July.
The 16-year-old defender joined the club at under-13 level and has now progressed into their under-18 side.
He was even spotted as a ball boy during the first-team's recent Champions League clash with Benfica.
Isago could soon find himself on the pitch in the competition, though.
Enzo Maresca added a raft of youngsters to his B squad list last week ahead of their win over Ajax, with the Brazilian amongst those included.
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva
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The Silva family moved to England when Thiago joined Chelsea in August 2020Credit: Getty
Silva won 113 caps for Brazil, which saw him win the Copa America and go to four World Cups
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Silva won 113 caps for Brazil, which saw him win the Copa America and go to four World CupsCredit: Getty
If either Isago or Iago progress into the senior side, they would fulfil their dad's long-time desire.
Silva previously revealed he would love to see his sons follow in his footsteps by featuring for Chelsea.
He explained: "I have to say, at every club I've been at, I've felt a lot of love from the clubs themselves and the fans, but here it feels a little bit different, because of the fact that my kids are playing in the team too.
"For me, it would be a dream to see them play professionally at Chelsea. I love watching them, ultimately, and I try to help them as much as I can.
"I love seeing my kids playing here, my wife is here all the time and even wants to be at every away game.
"I think she realises that time is running out slightly, so she wants to make the most of the last few years of my career.
"When I got here, it felt like love at first sight, to be honest, and I'm still very proud to be here."
Silva spent four years in west London between 2020 and 2024, making 155 appearances for Chelsea.
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During that time, he won three trophies including the Champions League and Club World Cup.
The veteran defender is still playing at 41, having re-joined former club Fluminense after leaving the Blues last summer.