Mateus Xavier
Brazilian footballer (born 2007)
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Mateus Xavier de Sousa (born 29 June 2007), known as Mateus Xavier, is a Brazilian footballer who plays mainly as a left winger for Santos.
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Mateus Xavier with Santos in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mateus Xavier de Sousa | ||
| Date of birth | 29 June 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Ibicaraí, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Santos | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2026 | Santos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Santos | 7 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:32, 4 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Born in Ibicaraí, Bahia, Mateus Xavier joined Santos' youth setup in 2021, aged 14;[1] he previously had a trial at the club at the age of nine, but was rejected.[2] On 22 September 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[3]
On 30 June 2024, Mateus Xavier was registered with the first team squad for the 2024 Série B.[4] He made his first team debut the following day, coming on as a second-half substitute for Julio Furch in a 1–0 home win over Chapecoense.[5]
Mateus Xavier made his Série A debut on 27 April 2025, replacing Guilherme in a 2–1 home loss to Red Bull Bragantino. On 24 July, he renewed his contract with the club until December 2028.[6]
In April 2026, Mateus Xavier was definitely promoted to the first team by head coach Cuca.[7]
Career statistics
Honours
Santos U17
- Campeonato Paulista Sub-17: 2024
Santos U20
- Campeonato Paulista Sub-20: 2025
Santos