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Brentford

Igor Thiago

Position
Forward
Nationality
Brazil
Height
190 cm
Games
12
10 starts
Minutes
934
78 a game
Goals
4
5.6 xG
Assists
2
1.3 xA

Player profile

934 min · vs 131 strikers · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Aerial, pressing centre-forward

Igor Thiago is strong in the air and works hard out of possession for a striker. His passing accuracy is low and he loses most of his duels on the ground.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • In the air. 3.47 aerials won per 90, percentile 87.

  • Presses. 1.16 tackles per 90, percentile 82, and 2.99 recoveries per 90, percentile 80.

  • Chance quality. 0.47 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 62.

Areas for development

  • Pass accuracy. 66.4% pass accuracy, percentile 13.

  • Duels. Wins 38.1% of duels, percentile 29.

  • Creates little. 0.77 chances created per 90, percentile 29.

Similar players

  • Paul Mendy CagliariAerials won 87 v 77 and tackles 82 v 74.
  • Juan Hernández Real BetisRecoveries 80 v 76, shots 37 v 34.
  • Lucas Boyé Deportivo AlavésChances created 29 v 30 and recoveries 80 v 88.

Against 135 strikers

Against the rest

How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of strikers with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle

Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.

Touches, shots and positions

On the pitch

Busiest in the final third, right (12%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 13%, Middle third 39%, Final third 48%

Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Premier League9803224.053.261.172077.05
EFL Cup3131201.581.580.10617.59

12 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 7.09
Oldest to newest
Best: 7.7 v Chelsea, 18 Sep. Hover or tap a bar.