Matheus Nunes

Born in Rio de Janeiro, his father left his family,{{Cite web |title=Matheus Nunes dedica título à mãe: "Faço tudo por ela. Nunca soube o que era ter um pai" |trans-title=Matheus Nunes dedicates title to his mother: ″I do everything for her. I never knew what is like to have a father″ |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/sporting/noticias/matheus-nunes-dedica-titulo-a-mae-faco-tudo-por-ela-nunca-soube-o-que-era-ter-um-pai-13760700.html |access-date=17 October 2022 |website=www.ojogo.pt |language=pt-PT}} Nunes moved to Ericeira, Lisbon District at the age of 12 with his mother and his English stepfather.{{cite web|url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/2056454/matheus-nunes-explica-bom-dominio-do-ingles-com-raizes-familiares|title=Matheus Nunes explica bom domínio do inglês com raízes familiares|trans-title=Matheus Nunes explains his good command of English with his roots|publisher=Notícias ao Minuto|language=pt|date=18 August 2022|access-date=7 June 2023}} He started playing football with local side Ericeirense in the 6th division, and to help his family he also worked at his godfather's bakery for a short period while playing.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/selecao-brasileira/noticia/na-mira-de-portugal-quem-e-matheus-nunes-foi-padeiro-e-atleta-no-inicio-da-carreira-em-lisboa.ghtml|title=Quem é Matheus Nunes, a novidade de Tite que estava na mira de Portugal e foi padeiro no início da carreira|trans-title=Who is Matheus Nunes, Tite's new face who was poised for Portugal and was a baker at the beginning of his career|publisher=Globo Esporte|first1=Bruno|last1=Cassucci|first2=Raphael|last2=Zarko|language=pt|date=27 August 2021|access-date=28 August 2021}}

Nunes made his senior debut for Ericeirense during the 2015–16 season, in the Lisbon Football Association. He started the 2017 pre-season on trial at Oriental, but was not signed due to a thigh injury, and subsequently returned to his first club.{{cite web|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/perfil/historia/de-chumbado-no-benfica-a-mina-de-ouro-de-varandas-quem-e-matheus-nunes|title=De chumbado no Benfica a mina de ouro de Varandas: quem é Matheus Nunes?|trans-title=From not making the cut at Benfica to Varandas gold mine: who is Matheus Nunes?|publisher=Mais Futebol|first=Adérito|last=Esteves|language=pt|date=2 February 2021|access-date=19 April 2021}}

Nunes signed with Estoril in the summer of 2018. He made his debut in the LigaPro on 14 October in a 2–2 draw against Varzim, starting but leaving injured shortly before the end of the first half.{{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/varzim/detalhe/estoril-varzim-2-2-empate-caseiro-chegou-nos-descontos?ref=Pesquisa_Destaques|title=Estoril-Varzim, 2–2: Empate caseiro chegou nos descontos|trans-title=Estoril-Varzim, 2–2: Home draw arrived in injury time|newspaper=Record|language=pt|date=14 October 2018|access-date=19 April 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/jogos-em-direto/live/72428|title=Estoril 2–2 Varzim|newspaper=Record|language=pt|date=14 October 2018|access-date=19 April 2021}} During most of his spell, he was associated to the reserve team.{{cite web|url=https://bolanarede.pt/rubricas/olheirobnr/olheiro-bnr-matheus-nunes-2/|title=Olheiro BnR {{!}} Matheus Nunes|trans-title=BnR scout {{!}} Matheus Nunes|publisher=Bola Na Rede|first=Tiago|last=Silva|language=pt|date=24 May 2020|access-date=19 April 2021}}

On 29 January 2019, Nunes joined Sporting CP of the Primeira Liga on a five-and-a-half-year contract for a €500,000 fee for half of his economic rights, and a €45 million buyout clause.{{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/matheus-nunes-ja-assinou|title=Matheus Nunes já assinou pelo Sporting|trans-title=Matheus Nunes has already signed for Sporting|newspaper=Record|language=pt|date=29 January 2019|access-date=19 April 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/1483319/sporting-pode-exercer-opcao-por-matheus-nunes-ate-janeiro|title="Sporting pode exercer opção por Matheus Nunes até janeiro"|trans-title="Sporting may exercise option on Matheus Nunes until January"|publisher=Notícias ao Minuto|language=pt|date=20 May 2020|access-date=4 June 2020}} His performances against Sporting for Estoril in the Taça da Liga group stage in the 2018–19 season was noted by Sporting scouting team, who decided to sign him.{{cite news |last1=Amaral Santos |first1=Francisco |title=Dos elogios de Pep ao reencontro especial. A 'explosão' de Matheus Nunes|trans-title=From praise from Pep to special meeting. The 'explosion' of Matheus Nunes |url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/1935448/dos-elogios-de-pep-ao-reencontro-especial-a-exploso-de-matheus-nunes |access-date=29 March 2022 |publisher=Notícias ao Minuto |date=18 February 2022 |language=Portuguese}}

After playing for the club's under-23 team, Nunes received his first call-up to the first team by manager Ruben Amorim on 4 June 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute in the 2–2 draw at Vitória de Guimarães in the Primeira Liga.{{cite news|url=https://observador.pt/liveblogs/v-guimaraes-sporting-a-segunda-estreia-de-amorim-com-duas-estreias-quaresma-e-matheus-sao-titulares/|title=Sporting esteve duas vezes em vantagem mas não foi além do empate em Guimarães (2–2) – como aconteceu|trans-title=Sporting were ahead twice but could only draw in Guimarães (2–2) – how it happened|newspaper=Observador|first=Bruno|last=Roseiro|language=pt|date=4 June 2020|access-date=19 April 2021}} On 23 October, he agreed to a contract extension by a further year, increasing his buyout clause from €45 million to €60 million, with the club deciding to pay Estoril €450,000 for the other half of his economic rights.{{cite news |title=Oficial: Matheus Nunes renova com o Sporting até 2025|trans-title=Official: Matheus Nunes renews with Sporting until 2025 |url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/sporting/detalhe/oficial-matheus-nunes-renova-com-o-sporting-ate-2025 |access-date=29 March 2022 |work=Record |date=27 October 2020 |language=Portuguese}}{{cite news |title=Matheus Nunes é leão a 100%: notícia Record oficializada|trans-title=Matheus Nunes is 100% a Lion: Record news confirmed|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/sporting/detalhe/matheus-nunes-e-leao-a-100-noticia-record-oficializada |access-date=29 March 2022 |work=Record |date=18 February 2021 |language=Portuguese}}

Nunes scored his first goal in the Portuguese top division on 2 January 2021, closing the 2–0 home victory over Braga.{{cite news|url=https://www.dn.pt/desporto/sporting-sp-braga-feddal-e-nuno-santos-de-volta-nos-leoes-13189290.html|title=Sporting 2–0 Sp. Braga. Leão imbatível abate minhotos|trans-title=Sporting 2–0 Sp. Braga. Unstoppable Lion downs men from Minho|newspaper=Diário de Notícias|first=António Pedro|last=Pereira|language=pt|date=2 January 2021|access-date=19 April 2021}} His second came the following 1 February, in injury time to help the hosts defeat Benfica 1–0 in the Lisbon derby, being named man of the match.{{cite web|url=https://portugoal.net/club-news/1949-matheus-nunes-the-hero-in-sporting-s-late-smash-and-grab-versus-rivals-benfica|title=Matheus Nunes the hero in Sporting's late smash-and-grab versus rivals Benfica|publisher=PortuGOAL|first=Patrick|last=Ribeiro|date=1 February 2021|access-date=19 April 2021}} Following the departure of João Mário, he earned a permanent place in the starting eleven, and on 15 September, on in his UEFA Champions League debut, he provided an assist for Paulinho in a 5–1 away defeat to Ajax.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58577414|title=Sporting Lisbon 1–5 Ajax|website=BBC Sport|date=15 September 2021|access-date=17 September 2021}} After helping Sporting on a run of six consecutive league wins, including the Lisbon derby against Benfica, where provided an assist and scored a goal in a 3–1 away victory, Nunes was named the league's Midfielder of the Month for the months of October and November.{{cite web|url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/1892237/matheus-nunes-vence-prmio-de-melhor-mdio-do-ms|title=Matheus Nunes vence prémio de melhor médio do mês|trans-title=Matheus Nunes wins best midfielder of the montha ward|publisher=Notícias ao Minuto|date=14 December 2021|access-date=25 March 2022|language=Portuguese}}

On 15 February 2022, in the first leg of the round of 16 tie of the Champions League, despite his team 5–0 home loss to Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, who was impressed by the calibre of Nunes' performances, praised him as "one of the best players in the world".{{Cite web|url=https://expresso.pt/expresso/2022-02-16-guardiola-diz-que-matheus-nunes-e-um-dos-melhores-do-mundo-e-que-resultado-com-o-sporting-nao-espelha-a-diferenca-entre-as-equipas|title=Guardiola diz que "Matheus Nunes é um dos melhores do mundo" e que resultado com o Sporting "não espelha a diferença entre as equipas"|trans-title=Guardiola says that "Matheus Nunes is one of the world's best" and that the result against Sporting "does not reflect the difference between the teams|work=Expresso|language=Portuguese|date=16 February 2022|access-date=29 March 2022}}

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On 17 August 2022, Nunes signed a five-year contract with English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers for a club-record transfer worth €45 million (£38 million), surpassing the former record signing compatriot Fábio Silva.{{cite news |title=Wolves complete record Nunes move |url=https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/mens-first-team/20220817-wolves-complete-record-nunes-move/ |access-date=17 August 2022 |publisher=Wolverhampton Wanderers FC |date=17 August 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62586975|title=Matheus Nunes: Wolves sign Portugal midfielder for club record £38m fee|website=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2022}}

Nunes made his Wolves debut three days later, as a starter in a 1–0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on 20 August 2022.{{cite news|title=Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Kane's 250th Tottenham goal takes them top|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62529371|website=BBC Sport|last=Sutcliffe|first=Steve|date=20 August 2022|access-date=20 August 2022}} Nunes made his home Premier League debut in a 1–1 draw with Newcastle United at Molineux on 28 August 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62621480|title=Wolves 1–1 Newcastle Utd: Allan Saint-Maximin volley earns Newcastle a point|website=BBC Sport|first=Simon|last=Stone|date=28 August 2022}} Nunes scored his first goal for Wolves in their 1–0 home win against Chelsea on 8 April 2023.{{Cite news |last=Summerscales |first=Robert |date=8 April 2023 |title=Matheus Nunes Scores First Goal For Wolves With Spectacular Thunderbolt Against Chelsea |work=FanNation |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/video/matheus-nunes-scores-superb-goal-for-wolves-against-chelsea |access-date=8 April 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65145676|title=Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 Chelsea: Frank Lampard's first game as interim boss ends in defeat |first=Neil|last=Johnston|website=BBC Sport|date=8 April 2023|access-date=14 April 2023}}

During the early stages of the 2023–24 season, Nunes began a dispute with Wolves over his desire to leave the club after they had rejected a transfer bid for him worth £47 million from Manchester City.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66604463|title=Matheus Nunes: Wolves reject Man City's £47m offer for Portugal midfielder |first=Simon|last=Stone|website=BBC Sport|date=24 August 2023|access-date=29 August 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/24/wolves-reject-opening-47m-manchester-city-bid-for-matheus-nunes |title=Transfer roundup: Wolves reject £47m Manchester City bid for Matheus Nunes |first=Ben |last=Fisher|date= 24 August 2023 |work=The Guardian }} Nunes failed to turn up for training with the club, without the permission of manager Gary O'Neil for two consecutive days in a bid to secure a move away from the club, and was subsequently fined.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66642143|title=Matheus Nunes: Wolves midfielder to be fined after missing training |first=Simon|last=Stone|website=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2023|access-date=29 August 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/28/matheus-nunes-goes-on-strike-in-attempt-to-seal-manchester-city-move |title=Matheus Nunes goes on strike in attempt to seal Manchester City move |first=Ben |last=Fisher|date= 28 August 2023 |work=The Guardian }}

On 30 August 2023, it was reported that a £53 million bid from Manchester City with no additional add-ons had been agreed.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66662060|title=Matheus Nunes to Man City: Premier League champions agree £53m deal to sign Wolves midfielder |first=Simon|last=Stone|website=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2023|access-date=31 August 2023}} The transfer was confirmed on 1 September 2023. The Portuguese international signed a five-year deal with the reigning European and English champions.{{cite news|url=https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/nunes-joins-manchester-city-63829155|title=City secure Nunes signature|publisher=Manchester City F.C.|date=1 September 2023|access-date=1 September 2023}}

Nunes made his Manchester City debut on 16 September, coming off the bench to replace Phil Foden on the 67th minute of a 3–1 league victory away at West Ham United.{{cite news |last=Meyers |first=Billy |date=17 September 2023 |title=Manchester City fans react to Matheus Nunes debut after £53m move from Wolves |url=https://www.manchestercity.news/manchester-city-fans-react-to-matheus-nunes-debut-after-53m-move-from-wolves/ |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=Manchester City News}} Three days later, he made his first start for the Citizens, playing the full 90 minuted in a 3–1 home win over Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League.{{cite web |last=Marrett |first=Adam |date=21 September 2023 |title=Matheus Nunes makes an immediate impact in first start for City. |url=https://esteemedkompany.com/2023/09/21/matheus-nunes-makes-an-immediate-impact-in-first-start-for-manchester-city/ |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=Esteemed Kompany}} Four days later, Nunes made his first Premier League start for City, playing the full match in a 2–0 home victory over Nottingham Forest, where he assisted Erling Haaland for the second goal.{{cite web |date=23 September 2023 |title=Ten-man Man City show silk and steel to extend Premier League lead |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230923-ten-man-man-city-show-silk-and-steel-to-extend-premier-league-lead |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=France 24}} Nunes won his first trophy at City on 22 December, as the team beat Fluminense 4–0, with Nunes assisting Julian Álvarez's winning goal in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup final.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67795653 |title=Manchester City 4–0 Fluminense |website=BBC Sport |date=22 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}}

Nunes scored his first City goal on 24 September 2024 in the EFL Cup, scoring the decisive goal in a 2–1 home win over Watford in the third round.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/czegp16denyt |title=Manchester City 2-1 Watford: Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes on target in Carabao Cup tie |website=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2024 |access-date=26 September 2024}} He scored his first Champions League goal on 23 October against Sparta Prague with a penalty, while also recording two assists in a 5–0 home win.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cgryenkew5kt |title=Manchester City 5-0 Sparta Prague: Erling Haaland's brilliant goal helps seal win in Champions League |website=BBC Sport |date=23 October 2024 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

On 8 August 2021, after living in the country for ten years, Nunes received his Portuguese passport.{{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/sporting/detalhe/matheus-nunes-disponivel-para-representar-portugal-uma-decada-para-o-sonho|title=Matheus Nunes disponível para representar Portugal: uma década para o sonho|trans-title=Matheus Nunes available to play for Portugal: a decade for the dream|newspaper=Record|first1=João|last1=Soares Ribeiro|first2=Ricardo|last2=Granada|language=pt|date=8 August 2021|access-date=28 August 2021}} Late in that month, on his 23rd birthday, he was called up by Brazil national team manager Tite as one of nine replacements for the players based in the United Kingdom, for three 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile, Argentina and Peru;{{cite web|url=https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-masculina/selecao-brasileira-convoca-nove-jogadores-para-a-data-fifa-de-setembro|title=Seleção brasileira convoca nove jogadores para a data FIFA de setembro|trans-title=Brazil national team call up nine players for FIFA schedules in September|publisher=Brazilian Football Confederation|language=pt|date=27 August 2021|access-date=28 August 2021}} He refused the call, as he would have had to quarantine on return due not having the complete COVID-19 vaccination.{{cite news |title=Seleção brasileira: Tite revela conversa com Matheus Nunes e diz por que jogador não se apresentou |url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/9141561/selecao-brasileira-tite-revela-conversa-com-matheus-nunes-e-diz-por-que-jogador-nao-se-apresentou |access-date=29 March 2022 |publisher=ESPN Brasil |date=1 September 2021 |language=Portuguese}} Ultimately, Nunes decided not to represent his country of birth, after he was contacted by Portugal's national team manager Fernando Santos, who convinced him to represent Portugal.{{cite web|url=https://tntsports.com.br/futebolbrasileiro/Matheus-Nunes-decide-nao-se-apresentar-a-selecao-brasileira-20210827-0027.html|title=Matheus Nunes decide não se apresentar à seleção brasileira|trans-title=Matheus Nunes decides against reporting to the Brazilian national team|publisher=TNT Sports|language=pt|date=27 August 2021|access-date=30 September 2021}}

Nunes was called by Santos on 30 September 2021 for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and a friendly with Qatar.{{cite web|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/portugal/selecao-nacional/selecao-a-lista-de-convocados-de-fernando-santos|title=Seleção: a lista de convocados de Fernando Santos|trans-title=National team: Fernando Santos' squad selection|publisher=Mais Futebol|first=Ricardo|last=Gouveia|language=pt|date=30 September 2021|access-date=30 September 2021}} He won his first cap on 9 October, starting the 3–0 friendly win over Qatar in the Algarve.{{cite web|url=https://portugoal.net/selecao/2287-portugal-3-0-qatar-matheus-nunes-rafael-leao-make-their-selecao-debuts|title=Portugal 3–0 Qatar – Diogo Costa, Matheus Nunes & Rafael Leão make their Seleção debuts|publisher=PortuGOAL|date=9 October 2021|accessdate=10 October 2021}} He scored his first international goal the following 22 March in a 3–1 home win over Turkey in the semi-finals of the qualification play-offs.{{cite news |title=Otavio, Jota, Nunes and a penalty miss send Portugal through |url=https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/03/24/623ce7ffe2704e42bb8b4601.html |access-date=29 March 2022 |work=Marca |date=24 March 2022}}

In October, he was named in Portugal's preliminary 55-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-portugal-reportedly-announce-provisional-55-man-squad-2022-fifa-world-cup-liverpool-star-receives-surprise-call|title=Portugal reportedly name provisional 55-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup; Liverpool star receives surprise call up|publisher=Sportskeeda|first=Dakir Mohammed|last=Thanveer|date=25 October 2022|access-date=9 November 2022}} being included in the final 26-man squad for the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/mundial/artigos/os-26-convocados-de-portugal-para-o-mundial2022|title=Os 26 convocados de Portugal: Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, Otávio e Matheus Nunes chamados|trans-title=Portugal select 26: Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, Otávio and Matheus Nunes called|publisher=SAPO|language=pt|date=10 November 2022|access-date=10 November 2022}}

On 3 June 2024, he was named in the squad for the UEFA Euro 2024, as a replacement to the injured Otávio,{{cite news |date=3 June 2024 |title=Matheus Nunes convocado para o Euro 2024 |trans-title=Matheus Nunes called up for Euro 2024 |url=https://www.fpf.pt/pt/News/Todas-as-not%C3%ADcias/Not%C3%ADcia/news/45273 |language=pt |publisher=Portuguese Football Federation |access-date=3 June 2024}} where Portugal was eliminated from the tournament by France in the quarter-finals, after losing 5–3 in a penalty shootout.{{Cite web|first=Emma|last=Sanders|title=Portugal 0–0 France (France win 5–3 on pens)|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cy79llev4znt|website=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=5 July 2024|access-date=6 July 2024 }}

Nunes is usually deployed in double pivot in 3–4–3 formation, operating as a number 8 looking to get forward and contribute to the attack and also has a good passing range, as he can make different types of passes whether he is looking to switch the play or try and break lines with penetrative passes, or passes that split the opposition backline, which he is highly effective at. He also has the ability to carry the ball and make progressive runs, using a combination of speed and strength to make these runs, while also displaying good technique on the ball. Nunes also possesses good anticipation and reading of the game, which allows him to make effective interceptions and challenges.{{Cite web|url=https://totalfootballanalysis.com/competitions/primeira-liga/primeira-liga-2021-22-matheus-nunes-scout-report-tactical-analysis-analysis|title=Matheus Nunes 2021/22: The Portuguese midfielder impressing in the Primeira Liga – Scout Report}}

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:Scores and results list Portugal's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nunes goal

Sporting CP

• Primeira Liga: 2020–21{{cite web|url=https://www.worldsoccer.com/best-of-ws/eye-witness-portugal-amorims-sporting-miracle-412245|title=Eye Witness (Portugal): Amorim's Sporting miracle|publisher=World Soccer|first=Tom|last=Kundert|date=19 May 2021|access-date=25 May 2021}}
• Taça da Liga: 2020–21,{{cite web|url=https://portugoal.net/club-news/1933-sporting-battle-their-way-to-cup-victory-over-braga|title=Sporting battle their way to League Cup glory with victory over Braga|publisher=PortuGOAL|first=Patrick|last=Ribeiro|date=23 January 2021|access-date=19 April 2021}} 2021–22{{cite web|url=https://portugoal.net/club-news/2426-sporting-defend-their-taca-da-liga-title-in-second-half-turnaround-versus-benfica|title=Sporting defend their Taça da Liga title in second-half turnaround versus Benfica|publisher=PortuGOAL|first=Patrick|last=Ribeiro|date=29 January 2022|access-date=30 January 2022}}
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2021{{cite web|url=https://www.sporting.pt/en/news/football/main-team/2021-07-31/sporting-cp-win-supertaca-victory-over-sc-braga|title=Sporting CP win Supertaça with victory over SC Braga|publisher=Sporting CP|date=31 July 2021|access-date=2 August 2021}}

Manchester City

• Premier League: 2023–24{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/76204/Matheus-Nunes/overview |title=Matheus Nunes: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=25 May 2024}}
• FA Community Shield: 2024{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c9wjkjyqpg4t#Line-ups |title=Manchester City 1–1 Manchester United: Line-ups |website=BBC Sport |date=10 August 2024 |access-date=10 August 2024}}
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2023
• FA Cup runner-up: 2023–24{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c2jj8k5vym5t#Line-ups |title=Manchester City 1–2 Manchester United: Line-ups |website=BBC Sport |date=25 May 2024 |access-date=25 May 2024}}

Individual

• Primeira Liga Midfielder of the Month: October/November 2021{{cite web|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/sporting/benfica/liga-matheus-nunes-eleito-o-melhor-medio-de-outubro-e-novembro|title=Liga: Matheus Nunes eleito o melhor médio de outubro e novembro|trans-title=League: Matheus Nunes voted best midfielder for October and November|publisher=Mais Futebol|language=pt|date=14 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021}}
• Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2021–22{{Cite web|title=Liga Nos Team of the season|url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-06-28/liga-taremi-fecha-onze-do-ano-da-liga-os-eleitos-por-treinadores-e-capitaes-fot/947237|access-date=29 June 2022|website=A Bola}}
• Premier League Goal of the Month: April 2023{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/3331256 |title=Nunes volley voted Budweiser Goal of the Month |publisher=Premier League |date=12 May 2023 |access-date=12 May 2023}}

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• [https://www.mancity.com/players/matheus-nunes Profile] at the Manchester City F.C. website
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