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

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.

Player Rating

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
36
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 38
🎯 Clutch 20
🎨 Style 45
📊 Ability 34
💰 Opportunity
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 39%
Weight 41%
Experience 54%

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 34 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 42 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 64 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 22 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham Premier League 63' 6.3 0 0 24 City Ground
Mar 04, 2026 Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 79' 6.6 0 1 68 Etihad Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 83' 6.3 0 1 49 Amex Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool Premier League 77' 6.3 0 0 36 City Ground
Feb 11, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolves Premier League 21' 6.0 0 0 22 City Ground
Feb 06, 2026 Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 54' 6.5 0 0 50 Elland Road
Feb 01, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace Premier League 70' 6.6 0 0 50 City Ground
Jan 25, 2026 Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 68' 7.7 1 - 28 Brentford Community Stadium
Jan 25, 2026 Rizespor 1-1 Alanyaspor Süper Lig 68' 7.7 1 0 70 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Jan 17, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal Premier League 76' 6.7 - - 27 City Ground
Jan 17, 2026 Osasuna 3-2 Oviedo La Liga 76' 6.7 0 0 95 Estadio El Sadar
Jan 06, 2026 West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 90' 5.6 0 0 61 London Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 84' 6.0 0 0 57 Villa Park
Dec 30, 2025 Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton Premier League 62' 5.3 0 0 28 City Ground
Dec 27, 2025 Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City Premier League 94' 6.7 0 1 57 City Ground

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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