Matheus Jesus

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Sousaand the second or paternal family name is de Jesus.

Matheus Jesus

Personal information
Full name	Matheus Sousa de Jesus
Date of birth	(1997-04-10) 10 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Salvador, Brazil
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	V-Varen Nagasaki
Number	6
Youth career
2011–2014	Flamengo
2015–2016	Ponte Preta
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	Ponte Preta	41	(3)
2017–2019	Estoril	0	(0)
2017–2018	→ Santos (loan)	14	(0)
2018	→ Gamba Osaka (loan)	18	(1)
2018	→ Portimonense (loan)	1	(0)
2019	→ Oeste (loan)	17	(6)
2019	→ Corinthians (loan)	9	(0)
2020–2023	Corinthians	0	(0)
2020–2021	→ Red Bull Bragantino (loan)	22	(3)
2021	→ Juventude (loan)	17	(0)
2021	→ Náutico (loan)	10	(1)
2022	→ Ponte Preta (loan)	5	(0)
2023–	V-Varen Nagasaki	23	(6)
International career‡
2016	Brazil U20	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:17, 17 July 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 15 June 2017 (UTC)

Matheus Sousa de Jesus (born 10 April 1997), known as Matheus Jesus, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J2 League club, V-Varen Nagasaki.

Club career

Ponte Preta

Born in Salvador, Bahia, Matheus Jesus joined Ponte Preta's youth setup in 2015, after being released by Flamengo. ^[1] Promoted to the former's main squad in January 2016 by manager Eduardo Baptista, he made his senior debut on 5 May by starting in a 1–0 Copa do Brasil away win against Genus. ^[2]

Matheus Jesus scored his first senior goal on 13 May 2016, netting the first in a 3–0 home win against Genus. ^[3] Two days later he made his Série A debut by starting in a 0–0 away draw against Figueirense, ^[4] and extended his contract until December 2020 on 18 May. ^[5]

Matheus Jesus finished his first season with 24 league appearances, as his side finished eighth and just four points shy of a Copa Libertadores qualification. His good performances drew interest from clubs across Europe, including Sporting CP ^[6] and Fiorentina. ^[7]

After featuring regularly in 2017 Campeonato Paulista, which his side finished second, Matheus Jesus was separated from the first team squad in May 2017, due to an "indiscipline problem". ^[8]

Estoril

On 28 June 2017, Matheus Jesus signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga side G.D. Estoril Praia. ^[9] Initially linked to a loan move to São Paulo, the deal later collapsed. ^[10]

Santos (loan)

On 18 July 2017, Matheus Jesus joined Santos on loan until December 2018. ^[11] A backup to Alison and Renato, he only featured in 14 matches for the club.

Gamba Osaka (loan)

On 7 March 2018, it was announced that Matheus Jesus would join Japanese side Gamba Osaka on loan from Santos for the 2018 season where he would be coached by his compatriot Levir Culpi. ^[12] On 13 August 2018, his loan was cancelled. ^[13]

Portimonense (loan)

On 31 August 2018, Matheus Jesus joined Portuguese side Portimonense on loan for the campaign. ^[14] He would only appear in one match for the club before leaving in December.

Oeste (loan)

On 7 January 2019, Matheus Jesus was announced as one of Oeste's 17 signings for the 2019 season. ^[15] He impressed during his time at Rubrão, scoring six goals and being the club's top goalscorer (and the second overall) in the 2019 Campeonato Paulista.

Corinthians (loan)

On 9 May 2019, Matheus Jesus agreed to a loan contract with Corinthians until December, with a fixed buyout clause and an arranged permanent deal until 2023. ^[16]

V-Varen Nagasaki

On 17 August 2023, it was announced that Matheus Jesus signs with V-Varen Nagasaki. ^[17]

International career

Matheus Jesus made one appearance for the Brazil under-20 side in 2016, replacing Caio Henrique after 75 minutes in a friendly against England. ^[18]

Career statistics

As of 17 July 2020. ^[19]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Ponte Preta	2016	Série A	24	0	—		5	2	—		—		29	2
	2017		0	0	10	1	2	0	0	0	—		12	1
	Total		24	0	10	1	7	2	0	0	—		41	3
Estoril	2017–18	Primeira Liga	0	0	—		0	0	—		0	0	0	0
Santos (loan)	2017	Série A	10	0	—		—		0	0	—		10	0
	2018		0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	—		4	0
	Total		10	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	—		14	0
Gamba Osaka (loan)	2018	J1 League	13	1	—		0	0	—		4 [lower-alpha 1]	0	17	1
Portimonense (loan)	2018–19	Primeira Liga	1	0	—		0	0	—		0	0	1	0
Oeste (loan)	2019	Série B	0	0	15	6	2	0	—		—		17	6
Corinthians	2019	Série A	6	0	—		—		3 [lower-alpha 2]	0	—		9	0
Red Bull Bragantino (loan)	2020	Série A	0	0	6	1	0	0	—		—		6	1
Career total			53	1	35	8	9	2	3	0	4	0	104	11

1. Appearance(s) in J. League Cup
2. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana

References

1. "Volante do presidente: Leco buscou detalhes para trazer Matheus Jesus" [President's defensive midfielder: Leco searched for details to bring Matheus Jesus] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
2. "Ponte Preta vence, mas Genus garante jogo de volta" [Ponte Preta win, but Genus grant the second leg] (in Portuguese). Futebol do Norte. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
3. "Primeiro gol no profissional consolida ascensão de Matheus Jesus na Ponte" [First professional goal consolidate Matheus Jesus' rise at Ponte] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
4. "Não é só um detalhe: Figueirense e Ponte perseguem gol, mas ficam no zero na estreia" [It is not just a detail: Figueirense and Ponte pursue the goal, but draw blank in debut] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
5. "Contra novo "caso Leandrinho", Ponte acelera renovações com promessas" [Against new "Leandrinho case", Ponte push forward the renewals with prospects] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
6. "Sporting are interested in 19-year-old Ponte Preta midfielder Matheus Jesus". SambaFoot. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
7. "Fiorentina edging closer to Matheus Jesus". Viola Nation. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
8. "Ponte Preta afasta Matheus Jesus por indisciplina e faz intertemporada em Itu" [Ponte Preta separate Matheus Jesus due to indiscipline and make pre-season in Itu] (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
9. "O quarto reforço do Estoril chama-se Matheus Jesus" [The fourth addition of Estoril is named Matheus Jesus] (in Portuguese). O Jogo. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
10. "Estoril pensa em usar Matheus Jesus e pode frustrar São Paulo" [Estoril think about using Matheus Jesus and may frustrate São Paulo] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
11. "Santos dá chapéu no São Paulo e fecha com Matheus Jesus até o fim de 2018" [Santos lob São Paulo and sign Matheus Jesus until the end of 2018] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
12. "Gamba Osaka News - Matheus Jesus loan signing". Gamba Osaka (in Japanese). 7 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
13. "Matheus Jesus é devolvido pelo Gamba Osaka, mas Santos não demonstra interesse" [Matheus Jesus is back from Gamba Osaka, but Santos do not show interest] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
14. "Matheus de Jesus é reforço". Record.pt (in Portuguese). 31 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
15. "Oeste apresenta contratações e jogadores remanescentes para o Paulistão" [Oeste present signings and remaining players for the Paulistão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
16. "Matheus Jesus reforça o Timão" [Matheus Jesus bolsters Timão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
17. "マテウス ジェズス選手 新加入のお知らせ,". www.v-varen.com (in Japanese). V-Varen Nagasaki. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
18. "England under-20s suffer a narrow 2–1 defeat to Brazil". The Football Association. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
19. Matheus Jesus at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 July 2017.

External links

• Matheus Jesus at J.League ( archive ) (in Japanese)