Matheus Dantas

Matheus de Jesus Dantas (born 5 September 1998) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre back.

Early career
Born in Mato Grosso do Sul, Dantas grew up supporting São Paulo and joined the club's youth team in 2013. In the following year, he switched to Flamengo. He broke his cruciate ligament in July 2016 and was ruled out of play for seven months. In 2017, he suffered a knee injury which also put him in the sidelines. Progressing through the youth teams, he went on to captain the under-20 team.

2018 season
On 17 January 2018 Dantas made his first team debut coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win against Volta Redonda, in Campeonato Carioca. On 2 May, his contract was extended until 31 December 2019.

2019 season
On 5 May 2019 Dantas played his first Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match at Estádio do Morumbi against São Paulo, he started the match as head coach Abel Braga fielded the whole team with reserves, the match ended 1–1.

Farense
On 21 July 2020 Farense signed Dantas from Flamengo on a free transfer. Although the transfer didn't happen as he failed in the medical exams.

Oeste
On 20 August 2020 Dantas signed on a free transfer with Oeste until December 2023.

Estrela
On 26 June 2021, he signed a two-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club Estrela da Amadora.

Honours

 * Flamengo
 * Copa Libertadores: 2019
 * Recopa Sudamericana: 2020
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2019
 * Supercopa do Brasil: 2020
 * Campeonato Carioca: 2019, 2020