Igor Thiago sets new Brazilian goal record in the Premier League | OneFootball

Striker Igor Thiago achieved a historic feat by becoming the Brazilian with the highest number of goals in a single season of the English Championship.

The record was reached after the player found the net twice in Brentford’s 3-0 victory over Sunderland this Wednesday, in a match valid for the 21st round of the Premier League.

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Impressive milestone in the elite of English football

With the two goals scored, Igor Thiago reached a total of 16 goals in the current English season. This number puts him ahead of other Brazilians who have already stood out in the competition, such as Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Martinelli, and Matheus Cunha, all with 15 goals in their best seasons.

History of Brazilians in English Football

Roberto Firmino was the first to reach the mark of 15 goals in a single Premier League edition, in the 2017/18 season, playing for Liverpool. Later, Gabriel Martinelli matched the feat in the 2022/23 season, representing Arsenal. Igor Thiago’s performance now places him in a prominent position on the national stage within the English championship.

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