Igor Odoni Gomes (born 19 August 2007), simply known as Igor Odoni or by the nickname Igão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for São Paulo FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Igor Odoni Gomes | ||
| Date of birth | 19 August 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016– | São Paulo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | São Paulo | ||
| International career | |||
| 2024– | Brazil U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 October 2024 | |||
Career
editIn the youth categories of São Paulo FC since he was 10 years old, Igão gained notoriety for his great leadership profile, distinct among boys of his age. With an intense and physical game, he ended up being promoted to the professional squad at just 16 years old by coach Luis Zubeldía, in June 2024.[1][2][3] Due to his rise, Igão was called up to defend the Brazil under-17 team in the Cascais Luso Cup, in July 2024.[4]
Honours
edit- Brazil U17
- Cascais Luso Cup: 2024
References
edit- ^ "Zubeldía relaciona zagueiro de 16 anos para duelo entre São Paulo e Vasco". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Quem é o 'xerife' Igão, zagueiro de 16 anos que virou banco de Zubeldía?". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 9 July 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Novo Beraldo? Como o São Paulo lapida "xerife" da zaga de 16 anos". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 13 July 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Campeão com a Seleção Sub-17, Igão volta ao São Paulo e vira alternativa para saída de Diego Costa". OneFootball (in Portuguese). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.