Matheus Gonçalves

Matheus Gonçalves Martins (born 18 August 2005) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo

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

Flamengo
Matheus Gonçalves signed for Flamengo at the age of twelve, progressing through the youth ranks and signing his first professional contract in August 2021. He played 5 games and scored in the state trophy against Botafogo. In August 2023, he went on loan to Bragantino

Red Bragantino (loan)
On 26 July 2023, Gonçalves signed on loan with Red Bull Bragantino until 31 December 2023. On 11 August 2023, he played his first game, coming off the bench in the 2023 Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 second leg match against América Mineiro. Few weeks later, on 27 August 2023, Gonçalves made his first assist for Red Bull Bragantino in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2–0 win against Cuiabá. On October 19, Matheus suffered a penalty in a game against Santos, Eduardo Sasha scored It to make the game 2–0. He Played his last game against Coritiba, where he received a yellow card after being subbed on in the 72 minute, he came back to Flamengo

Honours
Flamengo
 * Campeonato Carioca: 2024