Arsenal have been linked with Igor Jesus in the transfer window, with the forward seemingly on their radar once again.
The Gunners are no strangers to having a Brazilian contingent within the side, having already formed a core of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli in the team.
That trio could become a quadruple if Arsenal do go on to sign transfer target Igor Jesus in the months ahead.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Igor Jesus, from transfer links to his position, age, club career and more.
How old is Igor Jesus?
Igor Jesus was born on February 25, 2001, which makes his 23 years old at the time of writing and still at the start of his career.
He was born in Cuiaba, Brazil, which is the capital city of the state of Mato Grosso and where he grew up to play football.
What height is Igor Jesus?
Igor Jesus measures in at approximately 1.79 metres tall, or roughly five feet and ten inches in height.
What position does Igor Jesus play?
A centre-forward by trade, Igor Jesus is often playing as the central striker for whichever team he has played at over his short career so far.
The 23-year-old’s playing style is one of mixing it up, being able to drop deep and link up the play against the pressure of defenders, while he is also capable of turning the backline to run in behind.
He is more than capable of pressing, though where he struggles is engaging in challenges both on the ground and in the air.
Which clubs has Igor Jesus played for?
In his career so far, Igor Jesus has featured for three different domestic football clubs, starting out with Coritiba.
The striker came through the ranks there before making nearly 50 appearances for the Brazilian outfit, scoring a handful of goals.
A switch to the UAE saw Jesus join Shabab Al Ahli, where he went on to find some more impressive form with over 60 goal involvements in just under 90 appearances.
In the summer of 2024, he returned to Brazil to join up with Botafogo, where he managed to help them land two trophies almost immediately.
Igor Jesus trophy collection
At just 23 years old, Igor Jesus already has a relatively impressive collection of trophies that he will be looking to bolster.
- UAE Supercup x2
- Copa Libertadores
- Brazilian Serie A title
- UAE title
- UAE League Cup
Igor Jesus’ Brazil career
Impressive performances at the top level have seen Igor Jesus called up to the Brazilian national team on more than one occasion.
The striker already has four caps to his name in the senior setup, with one goal scored in a debut win over Chile.
Igor Jesus to Arsenal transfer
Arsenal have been linked with a transfer for Igor Jesus, with the striker reported to be a top option up front for the side.
The Gunners have been on the lookout for a centre-forward over previous windows, but have struggled to secure the right option.
Whether the 23-year-old turns out to be that player for Arsenal remains to be seen though.
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