Sunderland 
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Will Igor Paixão leave Marseille and join Sunderland?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Sunderland is keen on Igor Paixão, yet with a probability of only 48%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Igor Paixão has few opportunities to further develop within this Sunderland squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Sunderland has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Igor Paixão.
- Sunderland has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Igor Paixão (26).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi (Striker, BEL))
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Chemsdine Talbi (Striker, BEL), Simon Adingra)
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Simon Adingra, Enzo Le Fée)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Simon Adingra, Enzo Le Fée)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Better than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Sunderland
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
75.2
81.2
|
Anthony Elanga |
 Newcastle
|
€36.3M |
|
75.0
86.9
|
Alejandro Garnacho |
 A. Villa
|
€40.2M |
|
74.8
79.4
|
Kang-in Lee |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€22.4M |
|
74.3
79.5
|
Brennan Johnson |
 Everton
|
€31.8M |
|
74.3
79.1
|
Jamie Leweling |
 Stuttgart
|
€22.3M |
|
73.5
79.7
|
Nico Williams |
 Athletic
|
€67.3M |
|
72.7
74.3
|
Jacob Murphy |
Newcastle
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€10.2M |
|
72.7
76.1
|
Pedro Neto |
 Chelsea
|
€46.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Etta Eyong | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Amine Gouiri | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Geny Catamo | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 08-08-2026 | Report | |
| Gerónimo Rulli | 30-07-2026 | Report | |
| Dayann Méthalie | 28-07-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mason Greenwood | 27-06-2026 | Report |
Igor Paixão
F, M (L)
Skill: 71.4
Pot: 74.6
Team
Marseille
Marseille
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€28.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€25.5M – €31.2M
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Who is Igor Paixão?
Igor Paixão (BRA) is a a classic winger and currently plays for Marseille. Igor Paixão is 26 years old (2000/06/28) and he is 168cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 14. Igor Paixão has also been used as a wide playmaker and as an inside forward.
Igor Paixão's current transfer value is between €25.5M and €31.2M. His last transfer was from Feyenoord to Marseille in 2025. Marseille paid Feyenoord €30M for Igor Paixão.
Igor Paixão latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
