Matheus Jesus
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Portuguese name|Sousa|de Jesus}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = Matheus Jesus
|image = Premiação Série A2 2023 - 52816894228 - Matheus Jesus.jpg
|upright =0.7
|fullname = Matheus Sousa de Jesus
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|04|10|df=y}}
|birth_place = Salvador, Brazil
|height = {{height|m=1.86}}
|position = Defensive midfielder
|currentclub = V-Varen Nagasaki
|clubnumber = 6
|youthyears1 = 2011–2014
|youthclubs1 = Flamengo
|youthyears2 = 2015–2016
|youthclubs2 = Ponte Preta
|years1 = 2016–2017 |clubs1 = Ponte Preta |caps1 = 41 |goals1 = 3
|years2 = 2017–2019 |clubs2 = Estoril |caps2 = 0 |goals2 = 0
|years3 = 2017–2018 |clubs3 = → Santos (loan) |caps3 = 14 |goals3 = 0
|years4 = 2018 |clubs4 = → Gamba Osaka (loan) |caps4 = 18 |goals4 = 1
|years5 = 2018 |clubs5 = → Portimonense (loan) |caps5 = 1 |goals5 = 0
|years6 = 2019 |clubs6 = → Oeste (loan) |caps6 = 17 |goals6 = 6
|years7 = 2019 |clubs7 = → Corinthians (loan) |caps7 = 9 |goals7 = 0
|years8 = 2020–2023 |clubs8 = Corinthians |caps8 = 0 |goals8 = 0
|years9 = 2020–2021 |clubs9 = → Red Bull Bragantino (loan) |caps9 = 22 |goals9 = 3
|years10 = 2021 |clubs10 = → Juventude (loan) |caps10 = 17 |goals10 = 0
|years11 = 2021 |clubs11 = → Náutico (loan) |caps11 = 10 |goals11 = 1
|years12 = 2022 |clubs12 = → Ponte Preta (loan) |caps12 = 5 |goals12 = 0
|years13 = 2023– |clubs13 = V-Varen Nagasaki |caps13 = 70 |goals13 = 30
|nationalyears1 = 2016
|nationalteam1 = Brazil U20
|nationalcaps1 = 1
|nationalgoals1 = 0
|club-update = 06:17, 29 June 2025 (UTC)
|nationalteam-update = 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 {{Japanese football updater|VVarenNa}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.lance.com.br/sao-paulo/volante-presidente-leco-buscou-detalhes-para-trazer-matheus-jesus.html|title=Volante do presidente: Leco buscou detalhes para trazer Matheus Jesus|trans-title=President's defensive midfielder: Leco searched for details to bring Matheus Jesus|publisher=Lance!|language=pt|date=11 July 2017|accessdate=16 July 2017}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.futeboldonorte.com/noticias_materia.php?id=91618|title=Ponte Preta vence, mas Genus garante jogo de volta|trans-title=Ponte Preta win, but Genus grant the second leg|publisher=Futebol do Norte|language=pt|date=6 May 2016|accessdate=16 July 2017}}
Matheus Jesus scored his first senior goal on 13 May 2016, netting the first in a 3–0 home win against Genus.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/campinas-e-regiao/futebol/times/ponte-preta/noticia/2016/05/primeiro-gol-no-profissional-consolida-ascensao-de-matheus-jesus-na-ponte.html |title=Primeiro gol no profissional consolida ascensão de Matheus Jesus na Ponte|trans-title=First professional goal consolidate Matheus Jesus' rise at Ponte|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=14 May 2016|accessdate=13 May 2017}} Two days later he made his Série A debut by starting in a 0–0 away draw against Figueirense,{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sc/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/15-05-2016/figueirense-ponte-preta/|title=Não é só um detalhe: Figueirense e Ponte perseguem gol, mas ficam no zero na estreia|trans-title=It is not just a detail: Figueirense and Ponte pursue the goal, but draw blank in debut|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=15 May 2016|accessdate=16 July 2017}} and extended his contract until December 2020 on 18 May.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/campinas-e-regiao/futebol/times/ponte-preta/noticia/2016/05/contra-novo-caso-leandrinho-ponte-acelera-renovacoes-com-promessas.html|title=Contra novo "caso Leandrinho", Ponte acelera renovações com promessas|trans-title=Against new "Leandrinho case", Ponte push forward the renewals with prospects|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=18 May 2016|accessdate=16 July 2017}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/85099_sporting_are_interested_in_19-year-old_ponte_preta_midfielder_matheus_jesus.html|title=Sporting are interested in 19-year-old Ponte Preta midfielder Matheus Jesus|publisher=SambaFoot|date=21 November 2016 |accessdate=13 May 2017}} and Fiorentina.{{cite web|url=http://www.violanation.com/fiorentina-transfer-rumors-news-reports/2017/2/24/14711778/fiorentina-transfer-news-matheus-jesus-ponte-preta-rumor-buy-sell-atletico-madrid-borussia-dortmund|title=Fiorentina edging closer to Matheus Jesus|publisher=Viola Nation|date=24 February 2017|accessdate=13 May 2017}}
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".{{cite web|url=https://www.futebolinterior.com.br/futebol/Ponte-Preta-SP/noticias/2017-05/Ponte-Preta-afasta-Matheus-Jesus-por-indisciplina-e-faz-intertemporada|title=Ponte Preta afasta Matheus Jesus por indisciplina e faz intertemporada em Itu|trans-title=Ponte Preta separate Matheus Jesus due to indiscipline and make pre-season in Itu|publisher=Futebol Interior|language=pt|date=22 May 2017|accessdate=16 July 2017}}
=Estoril=
On 28 June 2017, Matheus Jesus signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga side G.D. Estoril Praia.{{cite web|url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/estoril/noticias/interior/o-quarto-reforco-do-estoril-chama-se-matheus-jesus-8596853.html|title=O quarto reforço do Estoril chama-se Matheus Jesus|trans-title=The fourth addition of Estoril is named Matheus Jesus|publisher=O Jogo|language=pt|date=28 June 2017|accessdate=16 July 2017}} Initially linked to a loan move to São Paulo, the deal later collapsed.{{cite web|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2017/07/14/estoril-muda-planos-pensa-em-usar-matheus-jesus-e-pode-frustrar-sao-paulo.htm|title=Estoril pensa em usar Matheus Jesus e pode frustrar São Paulo|trans-title=Estoril think about using Matheus Jesus and may frustrate São Paulo|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt|date=14 July 2017|accessdate=18 July 2017}}
==Santos (loan)==
On 18 July 2017, Matheus Jesus joined Santos on loan until December 2018.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/santos-da-chapeu-no-sao-paulo-e-fecha-com-matheus-jesus-ate-o-fim-de-2018.ghtml|title=Santos dá chapéu no São Paulo e fecha com Matheus Jesus até o fim de 2018|trans-title=Santos lob São Paulo and sign Matheus Jesus until the end of 2018|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=18 July 2017|accessdate=18 July 2017}} 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.{{cite web | url=http://www.gamba-osaka.net/news/index/no/7334/ | title=Gamba Osaka News - Matheus Jesus loan signing | work=Gamba Osaka | language = Japanese | date= 7 March 2018 | accessdate=8 March 2018}} On 13 August 2018, his loan was cancelled.{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/matheus-jesus-e-devolvido-pelo-gamba-osaka-mas-santos-nao-demonstra-interesse/|title=Matheus Jesus é devolvido pelo Gamba Osaka, mas Santos não demonstra interesse|trans-title=Matheus Jesus is back from Gamba Osaka, but Santos do not show interest|publisher=Gazeta Esportiva|language=pt-BR|date=13 August 2018|accessdate=10 May 2019}}
==Portimonense (loan)==
On 31 August 2018, Matheus Jesus joined Portuguese side Portimonense on loan for the campaign.{{cite web | url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/portimonense/detalhe/matheus-de-jesus-e-reforco | title=Matheus de Jesus é reforço | work=Record.pt | language = Portuguese | date= 31 August 2018 | accessdate=3 September 2018}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/tem-esporte/futebol/noticia/oeste-apresenta-contratacoes-e-jogadores-remanescentes-para-o-paulistao.ghtml|title=Oeste apresenta contratações e jogadores remanescentes para o Paulistão|trans-title=Oeste present signings and remaining players for the Paulistão|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=7 January 2019|accessdate=10 May 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.corinthians.com.br/volante-matheus-jesus-reforca-o-timao|title=Matheus Jesus reforça o Timão|trans-title=Matheus Jesus bolsters Timão|publisher=SC Corinthians Paulista|language=pt-BR|date=9 May 2019|accessdate=10 May 2019}}
=V-Varen Nagasaki=
On 17 August 2023, it was announced that Matheus Jesus signs with V-Varen Nagasaki.{{Cite web|url=https://www.v-varen.com/news/189644.html |title=マテウス ジェズス選手 新加入のお知らせ |website=www.v-varen.com |language=Japanese |access-date=17 August 2023 |publisher=V-Varen Nagasaki }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2016/sep/04/u20s-brazil-report-040916|title=England under-20s suffer a narrow 2–1 defeat to Brazil|publisher=The Football Association|date=4 September 2016|accessdate=16 June 2017}}
Career statistics
{{updated|28 June 2025.}}{{Soccerway|matheus-sousa-de-jesus/442641|Matheus Jesus|accessdate=16 July 2017}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="3" valign="center"|Ponte Preta
|2016 |rowspan="2"|Série A |25 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 2 | ||||
| 2017
|0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 12 | 1 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!25 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 42 | 3 | ||
| rowspan="3" valign="center"|Santos (loan)
|2017 |rowspan="2"|Série A |10 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 10 | 0 | ||||
| 2018
|colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||||
| colspan="2"|Total
!10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 0 | ||
| valign="center"|Gamba Osaka (loan)
|2018 |13 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4{{efn|name=JLC|Appearances in J. League Cup}} | 0 | 18 | 1 | |||
| valign="center"|Portimonense (loan)
|Primeira Liga |1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||||
| valign="center"|Oeste (loan)
|2019 |0 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 6 | |||
| valign="center"|Corinthians
|2019 |Série A |6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 3{{efn|Appearances in Copa Sudamericana}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 9 | 0 | ||||
| valign="center"|Red Bull Bragantino (loan)
|2020 |Série A |12 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 22 | 3 | |||
| Juventude (loan)
|2021 |Série A |14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 0 | |||
| Náutico (loan)
|2021 |Série B |10 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 10 | 1 | |||||
| rowspan="3"|Ponte Preta (loan)
|2022 |rowspan="2"|Série B |0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2023
|16 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 1 | ||||
| colspan="2"|Total
!16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 1 | |||
| rowspan="4"|V-Varen Nagasaki
|2023 |rowspan="3"|J2 League |12 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 12 | 1 | |||||
| 2024
|37 | 19 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 4{{efn|name=JLC}} | 2 | 43 | 22 | |||
| 2025
|21 | 10 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name=JLC}} | 0 | 22 | 10 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!70 | 30 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 2 | 77 | 33 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!177 | 33 | 47 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 250 | 48 |
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Honours
=Individual=
References
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External links
- {{J.League player}}
{{V-Varen Nagasaki squad}}
{{2024 J2 League Best XI}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jesus, Matheus}}
Category:Footballers from Salvador, Bahia
Category:Brazilian men's footballers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players
Category:Associação Atlética Ponte Preta players
Category:Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players
Category:Red Bull Bragantino players
Category:G.D. Estoril Praia players
Category:Portimonense S.C. players
Category:Oeste Futebol Clube players
Category:Esporte Clube Juventude players
Category:Clube Náutico Capibaribe players
Category:V-Varen Nagasaki players
Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Japan
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal