🤨 European sensation Igor Thiago was sold for a bargain by Cruzeiro

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·8 January 2026

🤨 European sensation Igor Thiago was sold for a bargain by Cruzeiro

If in 2022 the name Igor Thiago went unnoticed by many Cruzeiro fans, today he is one of the most talked-about forwards in the richest league in the world.

At 24 years old, the Brentford striker is experiencing a meteoric rise, occupying the second top scorer position in the Premier League with 16 goals, behind only the phenomenon Erling Haaland, who has 20.

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With this achievement, Igor Thiago has already made history by becoming the Brazilian with the most goals in a single Premier League season, surpassing players like Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino, and Richarlison.

From 'anonymous' at Mineirão to rising in Europe

Igor Thiago's journey is an example of extreme appreciation in the European market.

Check out how the forward's value increased throughout his career:

Cruzeiro (2020-2022): Discovered by the Raposa, he had a discreet stint in Serie B. He was sold to Ludogorets (Bulgaria) for only R$ 3.6 million.
Ludogorets (2022-2023): In Bulgaria, he blossomed. He scored 20 goals in one season and was sold to Club Brugge for R$ 69 million.
Club Brugge (2023-2024): In Belgium, he became a "natural scorer," with 29 goals in the year, attracting the attention of the Premier League.
Brentford (2024-Present): Signed for R$ 212 million (58 times the value of his first sale), the Brazilian arrived with the mission of replacing Ivan Toney, the English national team striker, now in Saudi football.

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Overcoming injuries

The start in England was dramatic. In his first season (2024/25), Igor suffered two serious consecutive injuries to his knee and meniscus, spending almost the entire year in the medical department.

After a complete pre-season in 2025, he finally showed what he came for, becoming the "terror" of English defenses.

So, do you think he deserves a chance in the Brazilian National Team?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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