Igor Jesus
Attacker #19
Age 24 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €20M
Career
NF
◀ 2025 Nottingham Forest from Botafogo
AA
2025 Ashington AFC from Botafogo
NF
2025 Nottingham Forest from Botafogo
NF
2025 Nottingham Forest from Botafogo
B
2024 Botafogo from Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
SAA
2020 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai from Coritiba
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Nottingham Forest. Evidence: 24.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 40%
Weight 41%
Experience 55%
vs Premier League
Height 31%
Weight 36%
Experience 47%
Traits
DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 23
Shooting 34
Defense 42
Workrate 64
Passing 22
Key Strength 64 Workrate
Area to Watch 22 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa | 90' | 6.7 | - | - | 43 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest | 67' | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 76 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley | 51' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto | 78' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa | 89' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 09, 2026 | FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest | 48' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest | 71' | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | FC Midtjylland 1-2 Nottingham Forest | ' | - | - | - | 60 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham | 63' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 FC Midtjylland | 69' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 79' | 6.6 | 0 | 1 | 68 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 83' | 6.3 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Fenerbahçe | 45' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | 77' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Fenerbahçe 0-3 Nottingham Forest | 61' | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2026 | Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest | 58 |
| May 07, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | 100 |
| May 10, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 50 |
| May 17, 2026 | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 51 |
| May 24, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €20.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'25)
€20.0M €10.0M €0
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Igor Jesus is Nottingham Forest's Silver Engine. A serial winner with 15 career trophies including the CONMEBOL Libertadores and multiple domestic titles, the 25-year-old Brazilian arrived in the East Midlands with a decorated pedigree and is quickly building his body of work in the Premier League.
As a designated Engine, Jesus has proven his reliability through 24 appearances and over 1,400 minutes of high-volume match action. While his goal-scoring output sits at one goal in his last five outings, his true value is measured by a relentless Intensity rating of 69, marking workrate as his defining tactical characteristic. He is hitting top form with a performance trend that has spiked significantly throughout the campaign, justifying his status as a SQUAD PLAYER who provides essential tactical Balance across the pitch. This level of consistency suggests a player who has adapted quickly to the physical demands of English football, maintaining a high level of physical output even during the most demanding fixtures.
With a market value now climbing to €20M, the Stakes for his debut season remain high. His upward trajectory suggests he is becoming a vital cog in the machine as Forest looks to secure their position in the top flight.