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
40
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 33
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 45
📊 Ability 36
💰 Opportunity
🎚️ ●○○
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 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 - 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
Apr 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 90' 6.7 - - 43 City Ground
Apr 24, 2026 Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest Premier League 67' 7.2 1 1 76 Stadium of Light
Apr 19, 2026 Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley Premier League 51' 6.6 0 0 80 City Ground
Apr 16, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 78' 6.2 0 0 47 City Ground
Apr 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa Premier League 89' 6.3 0 0 40 City Ground
Apr 09, 2026 FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 48' 6.5 0 0 52 Estádio do Dragão
Mar 22, 2026 Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest Premier League 71' 7.5 1 0 38 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Mar 19, 2026 FC Midtjylland 1-2 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League ' - - - 60 MCH Arena
Mar 15, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham Premier League 63' 6.3 0 0 24 City Ground
Mar 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 FC Midtjylland UEFA Europa League 69' 7.0 0 0 44 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 26, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-2 Fenerbahçe UEFA Europa League 45' 6.7 0 0 72 City Ground
Feb 22, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool Premier League 77' 6.3 0 0 36 City Ground
Feb 19, 2026 Fenerbahçe 0-3 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 61' 7.9 1 1 48 Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu

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)
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