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Igor Thiago sets record for most goals by a Brazilian in a Premier League season
Igor Thiago scored 16 Premier League goals this season, surpassing former top Brazilian scorers according to Opta, while competing as Brentford's main striker.
- On Jan. 7, 2026, Igor Thiago scored twice in Brentford's 3-0 win over Sunderland, with Opta recording it as the highest by a Brazilian in a single season.
- After missing his initial season through injury, Igor Thiago became Brentford's first-choice striker following departures of Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, having been signed for �30 million from Club Bruges.
- Building on recent form, Igor Thiago produced back-to-back hat tricks, including a treble at Everton, and was substituted in the 82nd minute against Sunderland, with Brentford manager Keith Andrews saying `I think anybody that thought he would have been this good is probably not being honest.`
- Thiago's milestone overtook Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Martinelli and Matheus Cunha's 15-goal mark, boosting his push to make Brazil national team's World Cup squad this year.
- Several leading Brazilians have starred in the Premier League, including Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Philippe Coutinho, placing Igor Thiago among notable Brazilian attackers.
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