 Silva was included in the 2008 Brasileirão Team of the Season and was selected as the Fans' Player of the Season.Silva was widely regarded as one of Fluminense's most important performers in the 2008 Copa Libertadores, reaching the finals only to lose on penalties to LDU Quito.Silva's form for Fluminense earned him a call-up to the "Seleção" to take part in the 2008 Summer Olympics.