Career Timeline of Igor Thiago: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Igor Thiago, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues, or Igor Thiago, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He plays as a striker. Currently, he plays for Brentford, a club in the Premier League. He is a professional athlete.

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2019: Joined Cruzeiro's academy

In 2019, Igor Thiago joined Cruzeiro's academy after playing futsal and having trials at several teams.

January 2020: Professional Debut for Cruzeiro

In January 2020, Igor Thiago made his professional debut for Cruzeiro at 18 years old, starting in their Campeonato Mineiro match against Boa Esporte.

2021: Won Bulgarian First League title

In 2021, Igor Thiago won the Bulgarian First League title with Ludogorets.

March 2022: Signed with Ludogorets Razgrad

In March 2022, Igor Thiago signed with Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad.

2022: Won Bulgarian First League title and Bulgarian Supercup

In 2022, Igor Thiago won the Bulgarian First League title and the Bulgarian Supercup with Ludogorets.

June 2023: Signed with Club Brugge

In June 2023, Igor Thiago signed a four-year contract with Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge for a record fee for a Bulgarian club.

July 2023: Scored in First Two League Games for Club Brugge

In July 2023, after starting in a UEFA Conference League qualifier, Igor Thiago scored in his first two league games for Club Brugge, against Mechelen and Westerlo.

September 2023: Reached Six Goals in All Competitions

On September 16, 2023, Igor Thiago scored the opening goal in a 4–2 win over Charleroi, reaching six goals in all competitions.

December 2023: Goalscoring Run Begins

In December 2023, Igor Thiago began a major goalscoring run after scoring a double against Beşiktaş in the Conference League.

2023: Won Bulgarian Cup

In 2023, Igor Thiago won the Bulgarian Cup with Ludogorets.

January 2024: Continued Goalscoring Run

In January 2024, Igor Thiago continued his goalscoring run, firing 18 goals in 12 games, only being shut out in one match against Mechelen.

January 2024: Declined Brazil U23 Call-Up

In January 2024, Igor Thiago received a call-up for Brazil U23 but declined it, reportedly to keep his international options open.

February 2024: Agreement for Signing with Brentford Announced

On February 14, 2024, Premier League club Brentford announced an agreement for the signing of Igor Thiago on a five-year deal, effective July 1, for a reported club-record fee.

May 2025: Returned to play against Manchester United

On May 4, 2025, Igor Thiago made his return for Brentford in a 4–3 home victory against Manchester United in the league, after missing most of the season due to injury.

August 2025: Scored First Goal for Brentford

On August 17, 2025, Igor Thiago scored his first goal for Brentford in a 3–1 away defeat against Nottingham Forest in the club's opening game of the 2025–26 season.

January 2026: Scored First Hat-Trick and Became Highest-Scoring Brazilian in Premier League

In January 2026, Igor Thiago scored his first hat-trick for Brentford in a 4–2 away win at Everton. Days later, he became the highest-scoring Brazilian player in a single Premier League season.