History has been made at the Gtech Community Stadium! On Friday, February 13, 2026, Brentford’s star striker Igor Thiago was officially named the Premier League Player of the Month for January.
In doing so, the 24-year-old has become the first Brazilian in the history of the Premier League to win the award more than once. It’s been a monumental 24 hours for the forward, who also signed a massive new five-and-a-half-year contract with the Bees just hours before the announcement.
The Record-Breaker: Surpassing Brazilian Legends
Before today, only a handful of Brazilians had ever touched this trophy, and none had ever managed to secure it a second time. Thiago now stands alone at the top of the list.
Brazilians with PL Player of the Month Awards:
Igor Thiago (Brentford): 2 (November 2025, January 2026) 👑
Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham): 1
Lucas Moura (Tottenham): 1
David Luiz (Chelsea): 1
Edu (Arsenal): 1
Juninho Paulista (Middlesbrough): 1
January Magic: Why He Won
Thiago’s January was the definition of "clinical." He scored five goals in just two matches, terrorizing defenses and leading Brentford’s charge toward the top six.
Everton (Away): A sensational hat-trick in a 4–2 victory at Goodison Park.
Sunderland (Home): A dominant brace in a 3–0 win at the Gtech.
The "Samba" Stat: During January, Thiago also broke the record for the most goals scored by a Brazilian in a single Premier League season, surpassing the previous benchmark of 15 goals held by Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, and Roberto Firmino. He currently sits on 17 goals for the campaign!
The Verdict: We are witnessing the most dominant season ever by a Brazilian striker in England. With 17 goals already in the bag and 12 games still to play, Igor Thiago is currently trailing only Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race. If he maintains this "Player of the Month" form, he might just drag Brentford into the Champions League.