Igor Jesus (footballer, born 2003)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Jesus and the second or paternal family name is Lima.

Igor Jesus Lima (born 7 March 2003) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Defensive midfielder for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.

Igor Jesus

Personal information
Full name	Igor Jesus Lima
Date of birth	(2003-03-07) 7 March 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Goiânia, Brazil
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Los Angeles FC
Number	6
Youth career
2020	Goiás
2021–2023	Flamengo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2024	Flamengo	25	(0)
2024–2025	Estrela da Amadora	13	(0)
2025–	Los Angeles FC	9	(0)
International career
2023	Brazil U23	5	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Brazil Pan American Games Winner 2023 Santiago
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 April 2025

Career

Flamengo

Igor Jesus made his debut on 26 January 2022, starting for Flamengo in the Campeonato Carioca 2–1 home win against Portuguesa (RJ).^[1]

Estrela da Amadora

On 30 August 2024, Jesus moved to Primeira Liga club Estrela da Amadora on a €2.0m transfer fee.^[2]

Los Angeles Football Club

On January 21st 2025, Igor Jesus moved from Estrela da Amadora to Los Angeles Football Club for a €4.0m transfer fee.

International

Igor Jesus has made 5 appearances for the Brazilian U23 team.

Career statistics

As of 21 January 2025^[3]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Flamengo	2022	Série A	3	0	2[a]	0	1	0	—		—		6	0
	2023		4	0	5[a]	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
	2024		3	0	8[a]	0	2	0	3	0	—		7	0
	Career total		10	0	15	0	3	0	3	0	0	0	31	0
Estrela da Amadora	2024–25	Primeira Liga	13	0	—		2	0	—		—		15	0
Career total			23	0	15	0	5	0	3	0	0	0	46	0

1. Appearance(s) in the Campeonato Carioca.

Honours

Flamengo

• Campeonato Carioca: 2024