Matheus Jesus

Matheus Sousa de Jesus (born 10 April 1997), known as Matheus Jesus, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Juventude on loan from Corinthians.

Club Career

Ponte Preta

Born in Salvador, Bahia, Matheus Jesus joined Ponte Preta's youth setup in 2015, after being released by Flamengo. 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.

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

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 and Fiorentina.

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".

Estoril

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

Santos (loan)

On 18 July 2017, Matheus Jesus joined Santos on loan until December 2018. 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. On 13 August 2018, his loan was cancelled.

Portimonense (loan)

On 31 August 2018,