"There have been plenty of top Brazilian players in the Premier League. None have scored more in a single campaign than Igor Thiago. The 24-year-old striker made it 16 goals for the season in the league with a double for Brentford in their 3-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday. That's the most by a Brazilian in England's top flight in one season, according to ESPN Research."
"Thiago overtook former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli and Matheus Cunha -- the former Wolverhampton forward now at Manchester United (2024-25) -- who all had 15 goals in a single Premier League campaign. Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Philippe Coutinho are other leading Brazil attackers to have played in the league. Thiago is in his first season as Brentford's first-choice striker following the recent departures of Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa."
Igor Thiago, 24, scored 16 Premier League goals this season with a brace for Brentford in a 3-0 win over Sunderland. That total is the highest by a Brazilian in a single top-flight English season, surpassing Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Martinelli and Matheus Cunha, who each had 15. Thiago is Brentford's first-choice striker this season after the departures of Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. He has not yet been capped by Brazil but is seeking selection for the World Cup squad for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Other Brazilian attackers in the league include Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Philippe Coutinho.
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