Matheus Pereira

Sporting CP

Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Pereira moved to Portugal at a young age, joining Sporting CP's youth system at the age of 14. On 18 January 2014, whilst still a junior, he made his debut as a senior with the B team, coming on as a 46th-minute substitute for Cristian Ponde in a 1–1 away draw against C.D. Trofense in the Segunda Liga. He scored his first goal in the competition on 7 March of the following year, contributing to a 4–3 home win over C.D. Tondela. Early into the 2015–16 season, Pereira was first called to the main squad by newly appointed manager Jorge Jesus. His first competitive appearance took place on 1 October, as he started in a 1–1 draw at Beşiktaş J.K. in the UEFA Europa League. Late in the same month he scored his first goals as a professional, helping defeat U.D. Vilafranquense in the Taça de Portugal (4–0, away) and KF Skënderbeu Korçë in the Europa League (5–1, home), being subsequently selected for the latter competition's team of the week. Pereira was loaned to fellow Primeira Liga club G.D. Chaves in the 2017–18 campaign. He scored seven league goals during his spell (eight overall), helping them to a sixth-place finish. On 31 August 2018, the last day of the summer transfer window, Pereira joined 1. FC Nürnberg on loan until the end of the season after criticising José Peseiro's choice of not selecting him to the first match against Moreirense F.C. on social media. He made his Bundesliga debut 16 days later, playing 61…

On 11 October 2024, Pereira was called up for the Brazil national team to replace Lucas Paquetá, who was suspended for the match against Peru in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to be held four days later; he featured 15 minutes in the 4–0 win in Brasília to earn his first cap.

As of 23 December 2025

Early life

Matheus began playing for Corinthians' academy at the age of eleven. He has been considered one of the club's most promising young players in years.

Corinthians

Matheus was elevated to the professional team in January 2015 for the team's pre-season in Florida, United States. He did not take part in any of the friendly matches, only participating in training sessions. He was a non-used substitute during several matches, most of them of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He made his debut in a friendly match against ABC on 22 July 2015, playing the entire game, which was a celebration of ABC's centennial. Matheus made his official debut on 23 August 2015 in the second half of Corinthians' 3–0 victory against Cruzeiro at Arena Corinthians. His first official start was against Santos in a Copa do Brasil match on 26 August.

Empoli and Juventus

On 28 June 2016, Matheus was signed by Serie A club Empoli F.C. In April 2016, it was reported that Matheus had completed a deal to sign with Juventus in the summer of 2016. However, as the Turin-based club had already exceeded their non-EU registration quota for international transfers, he would be signed by Empoli from Corinthians first, before joining Juventus. On 31 January 2017, Matheus was signed by the Serie A club Juventus on loan. On 31 August 2017, the last of day of the French and Italian summer transfer windows, he joined Bordeaux on loan from Juventus for the 2017–18 season, while Bordeaux…

As of match played 20 September 2026

Al Hilal

Saudi Pro League: 2021–22 Saudi Super Cup: 2021 AFC Champions League: 2021 Cruzeiro

Campeonato Mineiro: 2026 Copa Libertadores da América: 2027 Individual

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2025 Troféu Mesa Redonda Team of the Year: 2025 Bola de Prata: 2025

Juventus

Serie A: 2018–19 Corinthians

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2015 Supercopa do Brasil: 2026 Brazil U17

South American Under-17 Football Championship: 2015