Summary
Igor Thiago, a Brazilian football player, has made a significant impact in the Premier League by scoring the most goals by a Brazilian in a single season. Despite a challenging upbringing and facing numerous setbacks early in his career, Thiago stayed determined to succeed, largely driven by a promise he made to his mother.
Key Facts
- Thiago promised his mother during childhood that he would become a professional footballer.
- He faced multiple rejections in football trials across Brazil before signing with a club at 17.
- Thiago scored 16 goals this season and aims for 20, having achieved this in past European seasons.
- He started at Gremio Ocidental, and later played for Cruzeiro, a major Brazilian football club.
- Thiago struggled with depression and considered quitting football due to pressures during tough times at Cruzeiro.
- His experience in futsal, a type of indoor soccer, helped develop his quick thinking and dynamic playing style.
