Igor Thiago hails Ancelotti after Brazil call-up: “Unreal”

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·23 mars 2026

Igor Thiago hails Ancelotti after Brazil call-up: “Unreal”

The forward Igor Thiago expressed his fulfillment with his first call-up to the Brazilian National Team. A player for Brentford in England, he revealed that he is living the "biggest dream" of his life and described the feeling of being called by Carlo Ancelotti as indescribable.

"Being here is the biggest dream of my life. It's the greatest achievement of my life. It doesn't even seem real. It's a feeling that can't be described, only those who live this moment and are here will know what I'm talking about, the way everyone welcomes you and makes you feel at ease is incredible. It's something that makes you feel at home, everyone giving you support, helping you," he said.

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Igor Thiago also couldn't contain his excitement about the opportunity to work with the Italian coach and emphasized the importance of showcasing his qualities day by day.

"It's Ancelotti, there are no words, nothing I can say. He's a victorious coach with immense experience. In every moment I'm with him, if I can absorb 1% of what he has to say to me, I'll definitely take advantage of it. These opportunities are coming at a time when I have to give my all, I have to show my characteristics and my qualities in every training session and every game," he added.

In his second season with Brentford, the Brazilian forward has become one of the team's pillars and one of the highlights of the English Championship, where he competes for the top scorer title with Haaland, who has 22 goals in the tournament, while Igor Thiago has 19 goals.

"Our national team is gigantic. I think that to get here, you have to have performances like this. Being behind Haaland and competing for the top scorer title with him, who is a goal-scoring machine, gives me even more drive to show that I'm ready for this opportunity to represent my country and our people," he declared.

Personal Journey

Finally, the forward also recalled his journey off the field and the difficulties faced before becoming a professional player, highlighting the impact of these experiences on his development both on and off the field.

"As a child, I worked a lot at the market, in car washes, I was a leaflet distributor, I mowed a lot of lawns when I was younger, I was also a construction worker, and these jobs helped me become the man I am today, to value the simple things in life and to enjoy every moment and person. I try to make the most of it because it brings back memories of what I went through in the past, the difficulties I had," he concluded.