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Igor Thiago

Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brentford in the Premier League and has represented Brazil internationally.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Igor Thiago is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brentford in the Premier League. He joined the club in 2024 for a club-record fee of £30 million.

Who is Igor Thiago?

Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues was born on 26 June 2001 in Gama, Federal District, Brazil. He is a forward who has represented Brazil at the international level. Before his professional career, he faced significant family hardship and worked to support himself.

Transfer to Brentford

Brentford announced the signing of Thiago in February 2024, with the transfer taking effect on 1 July 2024. The reported fee of £30 million made him the club's most expensive signing. He is registered as a striker or centre-forward.

Playing style and international role

Thiago is primarily a striker, also listed as a centre-forward or forward. He has been called up to the Brazil national team, confirming his status as a Brazilian international. His movement and finishing are his key attributes.

In short

  • Brazilian striker for Brentford
  • Club-record £30 million signing
  • Born in Gama, Brazil
  • International for Brazil

Quick questions

Who is Igor Thiago?
Igor Thiago is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brentford and has represented Brazil internationally.
What position does Igor Thiago play?
He plays as a striker, and is also described as a centre-forward or forward.
How much did Igor Thiago cost?
Brentford announced him as a club-record signing for £30 million.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Thiago
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birth place, nationality, position, and basic career overview.
  2. Brentford FC — https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/teams/profile/igor-thiago
    Supports: Club affiliation, transfer timing, and club-record fee context.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301894/igor-thiago
    Supports: Current team, position, birth date, and nationality.
  4. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=151107
    Supports: Age, birthplace, position, and transfer fee.
  5. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/502500/igor-thiago/overview
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, current club, and playing record.