Matheus Aias

Matheus Aias Barrozo Rodrigues (born 30 December 1996), known as Matheus Aias, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Oviedo in Segunda Division, on loan from Major League Soccer team Orlando City.

Club Career

Early years

Born in Palmares Paulista, Sao Paulo, Matheus played in the youth teams at Cruzeiro and Ponte Preta. In January 2014 he agreed to a deal with Italian Serie A side Udinese from Ponte Preta's under-17 squad. He was later assigned to Granada CF, a club in the same ownership group as Udinese in Giampaolo Pozzo, joining their reserve team in November 2014 but could only be registered the following January after he turned 18. Matheus made his senior debut on 15 March 2015, playing the last 12 minutes in a 0–1 Segunda Division B away loss against Arroyo CP. His first goal came on 4 October 2015, as he scored the opener in a 1–1 home draw against Merida AD.

On 27 April 2017, Matheus joined fellow third division side Lorca FC on loan for two months, as an injury replacement to Chumbi, helping the team win promotion to the Segunda Division via the playoffs for the first time in the team's history.