Igor Caique Coronado (born 18 August 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who is an attacking midfielder who plays for UAE Pro League club Sharjah.
Club career Early years Coronado joined the academy of English club Milton Keynes Dons at the age of 15 in 2007. On 7 May 2011, at the age of 18, he was named amongst the substitutes for the club's final game of the 2010–11 season against Oldham Athletic.
Following his release from the club after the end of the season, Coronado joined the reserve team of Swiss club Grasshoppers for a brief period before signing for English seventh-tier club Banbury United.
Floriana In November 2012, Coronado joined Maltese Premier League club Floriana. His league debut for Floriana came on 10 November 2012 in a 2–2 away draw with Melita. His first league goal for the club came on 10 December 2012 in a 3–1 home win over Balzan. His goal, the third of the match for Floriana, came in the 48th minute. During his time with the club, Coronado scored a total of 32 goals in 63 league appearances, including three hat-tricks.
Trapani On 12 August 2015, Coronado joined Italian Serie B club Trapani on a season-long loan. On 6 September 2015, he made his debut for the club, scoring in a 3–0 home win over Ternana. His first league goal for the club also came in that match, coming in the 52nd minute.
Palermo On 11 July 2017, Coronado joined newly relegated Serie B club Palermo on a four-year contract. His league debut came on 26 August 2017 in a 2–0 home win over Spezia Calcio. He picked up an assist in that match, setting up Ilija Nestorovski for his 52nd-minute goal. His first league goal for Palermo came on 9 September 2017 in a 3–3 home draw with Empoli. His goal, assisted by Eddy Gnahoré, came in the 14th minute. His first league hat-trick for Palermo came on 25 March 2018 in a 4–0 victory over Carpi. His goals, the first of which was from the penalty spot, came in the 18th, 47th, and 76th minutes. The second goal was assisted by Andrea Rispoli, and the third came from Gabriele Rolando.
Al-Ittihad After three years with Sharjah, Coronado joined Saudi Professional League club Al-Ittihad for a reported $12m fee in July 2021.
Corinthians On 16 February 2024, Coronado was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Corinthians on a two-year contract free transfer.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFloriana2012–13Maltese Premier League2113—10———22132013–143114—10———32142014–15115—00———115Total6332—20———6532Trapani (loan)2015–16Serie B418—10———428Trapani 2016–17Serie B3411—21———3612Palermo2017–18Serie B296—10———306Sharjah2018–19UAE Pro League2617—3032—0032192019–20117—2053421023122020–212517—320030103219Total6241—728472208649Al-Ittihad2021–22Saudi Pro League195—20——102252022–23286—30——203362023–24155—00——50205Total6216—5000—807516Corinthians2024Série A3011060—83—4542025619210—60—223Total36210270—143102677Career total32711610226384195100402131
Honours Sharjah UAE Pro League: 2018–19 UAE Super Cup: 2019, 2025 Qatar-UAE Super Cup: 2026
Al-Ittihad Saudi Pro League: 2022–23 Saudi Super Cup: 2022
Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2025 Copa do Brasil: 2025
Individual Maltese Premier League Best Foreign Player: 2013 Saudi Pro League Player of the Month: September 2021, March 2023
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