Matheus Gonçalves

Matheus Gonçalves Martins (born 18 August 2005) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Flamengo.

For other people named Matheus Gonçalves, see Matheus Gonçalves (disambiguation).
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Gonçalves and the second or paternal family name is Martins.
Matheus Gonçalves
Personal information
Full name Matheus Gonçalves Martins[1]
Date of birth (2005-08-18) 18 August 2005
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Flamengo
Youth career
2018–2022 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Flamengo 9 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:51, 12 April 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Matheus Gonçalves signed for Flamengo at the age of twelve, progressing through the youth ranks and signing his first professional contract in August 2021.[2][3]

In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.[4]

Career statistics

Club
As of 24 December 2022.[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Flamengo 2022 Série A 300000000030
Career total 300000000030

    References
    1. Matheus Gonçalves at WorldFootball.net
    2. "Destaque do sub-17, Matheus Gonçalves assina contrato profissional com o Flamengo até 2024" [Highlight of the under-17, Matheus Gonçalves signs professional contract with Flamengo until 2024]. ge.globo.com (in Portuguese). 19 August 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
    3. "Flamengo acerta a renovação de Matheus Gonçalves, joia da equipe sub-17" [Flamengo agrees on the renewal of Matheus Gonçalves, jewel of the under-17 team]. lance.com.br (in Portuguese). 2 December 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
    4. Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (28 September 2022). "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
    5. Matheus Gonçalves at Soccerway


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