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January 14, 2026
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From bricklayer to record-breaker: The rise of Brentford hero Igor Thiago

From bricklayer to record-breaker: The rise of Brentford hero Igor Thiago

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup...

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Igor Thiago, a former bricklayer, has become a record-breaking striker for Brentford in the English Premier League, exceeding previous goal tallies for a Brazilian in a single season and now targets a spot in Brazil's World Cup squad.

  • Thiago has scored 16 goals this season, surpassing the previous record of 15 goals held by fellow Brazilians in the Premier League.
  • The striker was signed by Brentford for a club-record £30 million ($40 million) in 2024.
  • He worked as a bricklayer and on a fruit stall to support his family after his father's death when he was 13 years old.

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