Igor Thiago

Igor Thiago

We're starting to see him gaining some match sharpness now, with his darting runs into 50/50s etc. In progress is learning better how to use his physicality in this division.
 

Igor Thiago

PG's mission for January is hopefully to find his understudy / successor. Other positions are well covered.
 

Igor Thiago

Igor Thiago

Beat Poet said:
Can't see why not...unless he decides to declare for Bulgaria!
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Possibly, but if Richarlison can get capped by Brazil then it can't be long before Brazil comes calling for Igor. Also he would be better off declaring for Brazil if he has any ambitions to play at next years World Cup since Bulgaria are currently bottom of a qualifying group which contains Spain and Turkey.
It seems crazy we are discussing a Brentford centre forward possibly going to the World Cup representing Brazil.
 

Igor Thiago

KA talks a lot about connections and the biggest difference on Saturday was how close his teammates were to him (or vice versa).

He clearly likes the ball into his chest and more Schade and Dango read that the more productive they’ll be as a front three.
 

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stomalomalus said:
The finish for his first... you kind of expect those to be stroked into the bottom corners, but he hit it so perfectly, damn.

I think he's going to be very much in demand next year after scoring twice as much as Gyokeres, Sesko, and Pedro.
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Easy to underplay how good that goal was.
 

Igor Thiago

The header for his first was a great touch to, not only get into out into his stride and on his left, but also taking it further away from Maguire to ever dream of being able to get a tackle in.
Those kind of touches, along with his chest passes, are pure class, have no doubt.
 

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brentford born & bred said:
He appears to be getting recognition in Brazil. Could he be our first Brazilian full international?

sportwitness.co.uk

Excitement in Brazil over Brentford player - Calls for national team recognition

Igor Thiago's performance for Brentford has seen calls in Brazil that he's considered for the national team.
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It wouldn't surprise me - Brazil doesn't have another forward his type in the national team, a big powerful center forward. Closest comparables are Joao Pedro, Evanilson, Rodrigo Muniz and Richarlison. Give me 6 months of quality play and it is very reasonable that he be ahead of all of them.
 

Igor Thiago

In Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week but maybe more meaningfully in Opta’s players of the week:
Igor Thiago (Brentford)

The post-Thomas Frank era at Brentford was never going to be easy, but under the tutelage of former set-piece coach Keith Andrews the Bees are finding their feet, with Saturday's 3-1 win over Manchester United the highlight so far.

Igor Thiago was the star of the show at Gtech Community Stadium, becoming just the second player to score twice in the opening 20 minutes of a top-flight game against United, after Alexis Sanchez for Arsenal in October 2015.

The Brazilian, who has big Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo-shaped boots to fill, secured his double from three shots in the game, with the London side's hitman netting four of Brentford's nine goals in the Premier League this season.
 

Igor Thiago

PGH_Bee said:
It wouldn't surprise me - Brazil doesn't have another forward his type in the national team, a big powerful center forward. Closest comparables are Joao Pedro, Evanilson, Rodrigo Muniz and Richarlison. Give me 6 months of quality play and it is very reasonable that he be ahead of all of them.
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www.bbc.co.uk

Brazil: The Premier League scramble to be Brazil's number nine

BBC Sport looks at the striker candidates to be Brazil's number nine, with the majority of them from the Premier League.
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Igor Thiago

beesupfulhamdown! said:
There was a fair few on here writing him off, as soon as he gets wingers either side of him its no surprise he is back to scoring.
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As I mentioned after f**ham game , ridiculous to be writing off someone who was voted best player in the Europa league season before last 😂 .
 

Igor Thiago

Troy Deeney

Igor Thiago (Brentford): He was an absolute monster in the win against Manchester United and an absolute nightmare for the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire. A big, strong, physical forward who can not only link up the play but can run in behind and when he hit that first one, you could have two goalies in and they wouldn't have saved it. He hit it on the half-volley and with the ball rising it is really difficult for strikers. It was really well controlled, he gets the goal he deserved and then gets his second one. He has been great at leading the line for Brentford all season.
 

Igor Thiago

Untouchable said:
This guy is going to be a BFC legend.


View: https://x.com/brentfordfc/status/1972627210088374671?s=61&t=EJGqSVScFRoPzRCeoUcI_w
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Very humble fella with a child-like love of the game. I hope his positivity also spurs on Nunes.

Oxford Bee said:
www.bbc.co.uk

Brazil: The Premier League scramble to be Brazil's number nine

BBC Sport looks at the striker candidates to be Brazil's number nine, with the majority of them from the Premier League.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
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Not sure I agree with their list. No mention of Ancelotti managing Richarlison and Endrick at club level, which usually helps your chances given the lack of time international coaches have with their players. Cunha isn't a #9 for United or Brazil, at best an SS if they play a false 9 with the likes of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Estevao. Odd that Tim Vickery didn't write this as he's more ITK about their football.

In reality, the selection chances of these players likely falls within some sort of tier list, assuming the player is fit and scoring goals.
highly probable (serially capped and playing at a big club) - Richarlison, Joao Pedro and Gabriel Jesus (i think he'll miss out through being injured for most of the season)
fighting chance (20+ goal season needed) - Evanilson, Muniz, Igor Thiago, Igor Jesus (though he seems to be 2nd fiddle to Chris Wood so less likely than the other)
outside chance - all of the other players mentioned along with a few other domestic players like Kaio Jorge


It would be great to see a Brentford player lining up for Brazil at a World Cup but realistically, only 2 of the above players go and my money is on Richarlison and Joao Pedro.
 

Igor Thiago

Saw an article about how he grew up in the Favelas - I've had to check myself over the course of my life for not being too down or believing life is unfair.

Hard to feel that way when people like Igor make it from rock bottom. Well done to you!
 

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ABEEE said:
Saw an article about how he grew up in the Favelas - I've had to check myself over the course of my life for not being too down or believing life is unfair.

Hard to feel that way when people like Igor make it from rock bottom. Well done to you!
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This is a common story among Brazilian footballers that make it. Almost a 3rd of the country live below the poverty line and 8% of the country live within some form of favela.

What's more impressive is probably his route out of Brazil at a young age (never playing in the top division) and his positive personality given his extremly impoverished upbringing and losing his father before he was barely a teenager.
 

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malkay said:
This is a common story among Brazilian footballers that make it. Almost a 3rd of the country live below the poverty line and 8% of the country live within some form of favela.

What's more impressive is probably his route out of Brazil at a young age (never playing in the top division) and his positive personality given his extremly impoverished upbringing and losing his father before he was barely a teenager.
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It’s crazy mate. Losing a father is tough but at a young age wow. His attitude should be looked up to about how everyone should remain positive.
 

Igor Thiago

malkay said:
This is a common story among Brazilian footballers that make it. Almost a 3rd of the country live below the poverty line and 8% of the country live within some form of favela.

What's more impressive is probably his route out of Brazil at a young age (never playing in the top division) and his positive personality given his extremly impoverished upbringing and losing his father before he was barely a teenager.
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Yet Richarlison reportedly had a similar childhood and ended up being a complete whopper 🤷‍♂️
 

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D_Fives said:
while he may be a annoyance on the pitch, there are actually few players who do more work for their community off the pitch than Richarlison. he's a good dude
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Few work harder on the pitch either
 

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Guildford Bee said:
KA talks a lot about connections and the biggest difference on Saturday was how close his teammates were to him (or vice versa).

He clearly likes the ball into his chest and more Schade and Dango read that the more productive they’ll be as a front three.
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All three have pace and are good in the air. Let them gel and we'll reap the rewards. Please, no more going back to the artificial comfort blanket of a back 5 and sacrificing a forward.
 

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nick logan said:
As I mentioned after f**ham game , ridiculous to be writing off someone who was voted best player in the Europa league season before last 😂 .
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Bored everyone senseless defending him and the tank. Pleasantly surprising to see some opinions changing (a bit at least - still work in progress on the other thread 😂).
 

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Looking back at the game last Saturday, didn't realise at the time it was Thiago's first goals at the Gtech. It really was an old fashion number 9 performance where he bullied the defenders and gave them no breathing space. Not many number 9's like him in the PL. He has set the levels now and really hope he can continue. The rendition of his song especially after his second goal was as loud as I ever heard for a player at the Gtech. His post match interview was wonderful to hear.
 

Igor Thiago

Indian Bee said:
Looking back at the game last Saturday, didn't realise at the time it was Thiago's first goals at the Gtech. It really was an old fashion number 9 performance where he bullied the defenders and gave them no breathing space. Not many number 9's like him in the PL. He has set the levels now and really hope he can continue. The rendition of his song especially after his second goal was as loud as I ever heard for a player at the Gtech. His post match interview was wonderful to hear.
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He has been getting a lot of love from the crowd and I think he is really enjoying it. It's a great chant!
 
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