Igor Jesus

Professional Footballer (Striker)

Brazilian Cuiabá, Brazil

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer (Striker)
NationalityBrazilian
Date of Birth25/02/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceCuiabá, Brazil

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameIgor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
DescriptionBrazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Brazil national team. Known for his physical power, versatile play, intelligent positioning, and impeccable technique.

Physical Stats & More

Height1.79 m (5'10")
Preferred FootRight
PositionCentre-forward (Striker)

Career

Club Journey
  • Club: Coritiba Period: Youth (joined at age 13) - 2020 Details: Professional debut in 2019
  • Club: Shabab Al Ahli Period: 2020-2024 Details: 66 league appearances, 34 goals. Won multiple UAE trophies including Super Cup and league titles
  • Club: Botafogo Period: July 2024 - July 2025 Details: Won Copa Libertadores, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, and Club World Cup MVP with two Man of the Match awards
  • Club: Nottingham Forest Period: July 2025 - Present Details: Signed on four-year deal for £10,000,000
International
TeamBrazil National Team
Caps4
Goals1
First Call-upOctober 2024 for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honors
  • Copa Libertadores
  • Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
  • Club World Cup MVP
  • Libertadores Team of the Season

Style Quotient

Playing StylePhysically powerful, versatile, decisive. Intelligent player with impeccable technique, strong ball control, finishing ability, and passing vision

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Spent formative years in UAE with Shabab Al Ahli before returning to Brazil
2. Received first Brazil national team call-up in October 2024
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