Biography
Who is Matheus Nunes?
Early life and background
Matheus Nunes was born in Rio de Janeiro, Portugal, and moved to Ericeira at the age of twelve with his mother and English stepfather. He started playing football locally with Ericeirense while working briefly at his godfather's bakery to support his family.
After playing in local competitions, Matheus joined Estoril in the summer of 2018. He spent most of his time with the reserve team before making his debut in the LigaPro against Varzim.
Rise with Sporting CP
In January 2019, Matheus moved to Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga on a five-and-a-half-year contract. His performances during group stage matches caught the attention of the club scouting team, leading to his transfer.
With Sporting, Matheus won a Primeira Liga title and multiple Taças da Liga. He scored important goals in the league, including a decisive strike in a Lisbon derby against Benfica, and earned praise from Pep Guardiola during a UEFA Champions League match.
Premier League career
Matheus signed with English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2022 for a club-record transfer fee. He made his debut against Tottenham Hotspur and scored his first goal for the team against Chelsea in April 2023.
In September 2023, Matheus transferred to Manchester City on a five-year deal. He made his debut against West Ham United and won the FIFA Club World Cup with the club, contributing key assists and goals in domestic and European competitions.
International career
Although born in Brazil, Matheus received his Portuguese passport after living in the country for ten years. He was approached by the Brazil national team but ultimately decided to represent Portugal after speaking with manager Fernando Santos.
Matheus made his senior international debut for Portugal in 2021. He went on to represent the national team at the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.
Birthday and age
Matheus Nunes was born on August 27, 1998, which makes Matheus 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Matheus shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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