Rogério Matias

Matias was born in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon, and finished his formative years at S.L. Benfica. During his career, he represented AD Fafe, Amora FC, Académica de Coimbra, C.F. União de Coimbra, F.C. Maia, S.C. Campomaiorense, Vitória de Guimarães – his most steady period was spent with this club as he appeared in six consecutive Primeira Liga seasons, starting in five of those– Standard Liège and Rio Ave FC, retiring at age 34. Over nine seasons in his country's top division, Matias made 221 total appearances and scored five goals. In May 2022, he replaced Diogo Boa Alma as Vitória's new director of football; his former teammate Flávio Meireles had occupied the role for the majority of the previous decade. In his four-year successful tenure, the club won the 2025–26 Taça da Liga, achieved a historic European run at the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League and generated over €100 million of transfer revenus. On 9 July 2026, Raja announced the appointment of Rogério Matias as their new General sporting manager .

Matias earned five caps for the Portugal national team under manager Luiz Felipe Scolari. He made his debut on 2 April 2003, as a substitute in a 1–0 friendly win over Macedonia held in Lausanne, Switzerland.