In a stunning turnaround, Brazilian footballer Igor Thiago has found himself at the top of his game after a childhood marred by poverty and tragedy. Born into an impoverished household with a father who struggled with alcoholism, Thiago was forced to work multiple jobs from a young age, including bricklaying, fruit carrier, and car washer.
Despite being rejected by some of Brazil's biggest clubs, Thiago persevered and eventually landed at Verê, where he became the top scorer in the regional league. His talent caught the attention of Cruzeiro, who signed him after a 30-second video showcasing his skills. However, Thiago's time at Cruzeiro was marked by racism on social media, with some fans calling him a monkey and making racist comments about his children.
Thiago attributes this negativity to the frustrations and problems of those who made the comments, saying "It wasn't about me. It said more about them, frustrated people, people with problems of their own." He moved on from the situation in peace, refusing to let it get to him.
Since joining Brentford in a record-breaking £30m move, Thiago has scored 16 goals in just 21 games, surpassing Brazilian luminaries such as Roberto Firmino and Matheus Cunha. The forward credits his success to hard work and a newfound appreciation for family after the death of his father at the age of 13.
"I would describe it as a lot of hard work," Thiago says about his turnaround. "I think that everything God has planned for my life, has given me this year at Brentford, is something I hadn't experienced yet in my career." The 29-year-old believes that his experiences have prepared him for the bigger stage, saying "The only thing I know how to do in my life is score goals."
Thiago's impressive form has also caught the attention of Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has invited Thiago to represent his country at the World Cup. Thiago is ready to take on the No 9 shirt and lead Brazil to their first World Cup title since 2002.
"I believe I am ready," Thiago says confidently. "The only thing I know how to do in my life is score goals." With God's guidance, Thiago is hoping to bring home the trophy for Brazil, fulfilling a childhood dream that seemed impossible just a few years ago.
Despite being rejected by some of Brazil's biggest clubs, Thiago persevered and eventually landed at Verê, where he became the top scorer in the regional league. His talent caught the attention of Cruzeiro, who signed him after a 30-second video showcasing his skills. However, Thiago's time at Cruzeiro was marked by racism on social media, with some fans calling him a monkey and making racist comments about his children.
Thiago attributes this negativity to the frustrations and problems of those who made the comments, saying "It wasn't about me. It said more about them, frustrated people, people with problems of their own." He moved on from the situation in peace, refusing to let it get to him.
Since joining Brentford in a record-breaking £30m move, Thiago has scored 16 goals in just 21 games, surpassing Brazilian luminaries such as Roberto Firmino and Matheus Cunha. The forward credits his success to hard work and a newfound appreciation for family after the death of his father at the age of 13.
"I would describe it as a lot of hard work," Thiago says about his turnaround. "I think that everything God has planned for my life, has given me this year at Brentford, is something I hadn't experienced yet in my career." The 29-year-old believes that his experiences have prepared him for the bigger stage, saying "The only thing I know how to do in my life is score goals."
Thiago's impressive form has also caught the attention of Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has invited Thiago to represent his country at the World Cup. Thiago is ready to take on the No 9 shirt and lead Brazil to their first World Cup title since 2002.
"I believe I am ready," Thiago says confidently. "The only thing I know how to do in my life is score goals." With God's guidance, Thiago is hoping to bring home the trophy for Brazil, fulfilling a childhood dream that seemed impossible just a few years ago.
Can't believe this dude Thiago has turned his life around so fast! I mean, poverty, tragedy, and racism... but he didn't let it break him 
. He's like Rocky Balboa, you know? Hard work and perseverance paid off big time. 30 seconds of a video showcasing his skills and suddenly he's worth £30m 
. But seriously, it's inspiring to see someone overcome so much adversity and still achieve greatness. And now, representing Brazil at the World Cup? That's like the ultimate dream come true 
. I got no doubt he'll crush it on the pitch and bring home that trophy for Brazil 
!
. Think about it, he had to work multiple jobs and deal with racism on social media and still managed to become one of the top scorers in his league. That's like saying you're stuck in a nightmare but somehow waking up as a superhero 
. And now he's got a record-breaking move to Brentford and is being called up for Brazil, it's like a dream come true 
. But what if things don't go so smoothly? What if the pressure gets to him or his family faces more tragedy 
. It's all pretty wild and I'm not sure how sustainable this turnaround will be 
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he went from poverty & tragedy 2 becoming one of brazil's top scorers in brentford 
and now hes on track 2 lead brazil 2 their first world cup title since 2002 
thiagos all about hard work & his fam, and he just wants 2 score goals & make his dad proud 
The stats are crazy! Brentford's £30m move was a genius deal 
. He's right, it says more about those making the comments than him. 29 years old and already breaking records 
. The man has been through so much in his life, but he just won't let it hold him back 
. Did you see the video that got Cruzeiro to sign him? 30 seconds of pure talent 
. And now Thiago's being considered for Brazil's national team 
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! The fact that he went from bricklaying and fruit carrying as a kid to scoring goals in the Premier League is insane 
Throwing shade at people who made those comments was a great move, imo 
. Anyway, 29 years old and already scoring goals for Brazil? Thiago's got this! 
but he just wouldn't let it get to him. And now look at him, scoring goals like a pro and getting the nod from Brazil's national team coach! He's proof that hard work and determination can take you anywhere. And I love how he's keeping things humble, saying his "talent" is just what God planned for him... whatever that means 
. It's not even about the £30m move or all that jazz, it's about how he never gave up on himself. He took those racist comments to heart (literally) and just moved on 
. I'm not even gonna question how he does it, 'cause when you're that good, you just are 
He's like a total opposite of himself - he had all that drama with racism and stuff, but now he's all about God's guidance and his dad's death? Like, I get it if you wanna be spiritual or whatever, but can't we just say it's hard work and talent instead of getting all deep on us? 
And 30 seconds of a video landed him a record-breaking £30m move? That's wild 
. I'm loving his "it wasn't about me" attitude 
. And now, representing Brazil at the World Cup? That's a dream come true 
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did u know that only 3% of brazilian players make it 2 brentford? 
thiago's stats are insane 
Igor Thiago's comeback story is truly inspiring! He's like a phoenix rising from the ashes - all those struggles in his childhood and yet he still manages to reach new heights in football. His attitude towards the racism he faced at Cruzeiro is super refreshing, it shows that you can't let negativity bring you down. The fact that he credits hard work and a newfound appreciation for family as the keys to his success is so true! 