Igor Thiago Makes Premier League History with Award Win

Igor Thiago, a 24-year-old striker for Brentford, made Premier League history by winning the EA Sports Player of the Month award for January 2026, marking him as the first Brazilian to achieve this honor twice. Thiago previously lifted the award in November 2025 and continued his impressive form into the new year, playing a crucial role in Brentford's push for a top-six finish.

His performances in January included five league goals, highlighted by a clinical hat trick against Everton and a brace against Sunderland. This scoring spree allowed Thiago to surpass the previous milestone for Brazilian players in a single Premier League season, moving beyond the benchmark of 15 goals.

Following this achievement, Thiago committed to a long-term future with Brentford by signing a new five-and-a-half-year contract. Expressing his pride in receiving the honor, Thiago shared his sentiments on Brentford's official website.