Igor Thiago: Decoding his Premier League 2025-26 season in stats
What's the story
Brentford FC made history with a 3-1 victory over Burnley on Matchday 13 in the Premier League on Saturday. The star of the match was Brazilian forward Igor Thiago, who scored two goals and became the fastest player in Brentford's history to reach double figures in a single Premier League season. He achieved this feat in 13 matches, breaking Ivan Toney's record of reaching 10 goals in 15 games during the 2022/23 season, as per Squawka. Here we decode his stats this season.
Equalizer
Thiago's penalty and Burnley's response
After a goalless first half, Thiago thought he had scored but was ruled offside in the build-up. However, he didn't have to wait long for his first goal as Axel Tuanzebe fouled Ouattara in the box. After a VAR check confirmed contact and no offside in the build-up, a penalty was awarded which Thiago converted. Burnley equalized soon after through Flemming's spot-kick after Michael Kayode fouled Jaidon Anthony.
Match conclusion
Late goals seal victory for Brentford
The late drama continued when Rico Henry attacked a cross and the ball fell kindly for Thiago, who scored his second goal. Ouattara added to Brentford's tally in the third minute of added time, controlling a sublime ball from Jordan Henderson and finishing from a similar position. The win marked Brentford's third consecutive home victory and pushed them up to eighth in the Premier League standings.
Stats
Thiago has been brilliant this season: Breaking down his stats
In 13 matches, Thiago owns a tally of 11 goals this season. As per Squawka Comparison Matrix (data by Opta), Thiago has clocked 27 shots (excluding blocks) with 19 of them on target. He has crashed the woodwork once. Thiago has created six chances and completed six layoffs and nine take-ons. He has won 68 duels besides making 55 touches in the opposition box.