Igor Jesus: The Rising Star in Brazil’s World Cup Qualifying Campaign and West Ham’s Transfer Radar

Igor Jesus, the 23-year-old forward from Botafogo, has been making significant waves in both the Brazilian national team and the international transfer market. Recently, he has been a key figure in Brazil‘s World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. Jesus has started for Brazil in their crucial matches, including the latest encounter against Venezuela, where he led the line as the striker[1].

In the match against Venezuela, Jesus was part of a formidable attacking lineup that included Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, and Savinho. This formation has been a strategic choice by Brazil coach Dorival Junior, who is navigating through several injuries to key players, including Neymar, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao[1].

Besides his national team duties, Jesus is also attracting attention from European clubs. West Ham United, under the management of Julen Lopetegui, are reportedly considering a move for the young striker to bolster their attacking options. This interest comes as West Ham looks to address their scoring issues and potentially replace current strikers like Niclas Fullkrug[2].

Jesus’s performance in his first two caps for Brazil has been impressive, with a goal and an assist already to his name. His form and potential make him an exciting prospect for both Brazil’s World Cup aspirations and any club looking to strengthen their forward line[5]).