LONDON, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup. He set a record for the most goals by a Brazilian in a single Premier League season when he netted twice in Brentford's 3-0 win over Sunderland on January 7. Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho, Juninho and Robinho are among the other Brazil forwards to have played in the Premier League. Thanks to Thiago's scoring spree, Brentford have climbed to fifth place in the Premier League, sparking unexpected dreams of Champions League qualification. Already linked with a move to Premier League leaders Arsenal, he has been catapulted into contention for a place in Brazil's World Cup squad.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 14, 2026 05:49 UTC