Portugal's national team has a new reinforcement for the World Cup: Matheus Nunes. The Brazilian-born player, naturalized Portuguese, will defend the team alongside idols like Cristiano Ronaldo.

Who is Matheus Nunes?

Matheus Nunes was born in Rio de Janeiro and started his football career in a Flamengo school. At 13, he moved to Portugal with his mother and sisters.

Career in Portugal

Matheus Nunes began his professional career at Estoril in 2018. He quickly stood out and caught the attention of Sporting, who signed him in 2019.

ClubYear
Estoril2018
Sporting2019
Wolverhampton2022
Manchester City2023

Passages through the National Team

Matheus Nunes also had a passage through the Brazilian National Team in 2021. However, he chose not to present himself due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Preparation for the World Cup

Matheus Nunes is now preparing to compete in the World Cup with Portugal's national team. He is one of the top midfielders in Portuguese football and has an important role to play in the competition.