Matheus Dantas
Brazilian footballer
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Matheus de Jesus Dantas (born 5 September 1998) is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matheus de Jesus Dantas | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Campo Grande, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kitchee | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | São Paulo | ||
| 2014–2018 | Flamengo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Flamengo | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Oeste | 7 | (0) |
| 2021 | Casa Pia | 13 | (0) |
| 2021 | Estrela da Amadora | 9 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | PO Xylotymbou | 24 | (4) |
| 2024 | 1. SC Znojmo | 7 | (1) |
| 2024– | Kitchee | 18 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2025 | |||
Club career
Early career
Born in Mato Grosso do Sul, Dantas grew up supporting São Paulo and joined the club's youth team in 2013. In the following year, he switched to Flamengo. He broke his cruciate ligament in July 2016 and was ruled out of play for seven months. In 2017, he suffered a knee injury which also put him in the sidelines.[1][2] Progressing through the youth teams, he went on to captain the under-20 team.[3]
Flamengo
2018 season
On 17 January 2018 Dantas made his first team debut coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win against Volta Redonda, in Campeonato Carioca.[4] On 2 May, his contract was extended until 31 December 2019.[5]
2019 season
On 5 May 2019 Dantas played his first Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match at Estádio do Morumbi against São Paulo, he started the match as head coach Abel Braga fielded the whole team with reserves, the match ended 1–1.[6]
Farense
On 21 July 2020 Farense signed Dantas from Flamengo on a free transfer.[7] Although the transfer didn't happen as he failed in the medical exams.
Oeste
On 20 August 2020, Dantas signed on a free transfer with Oeste until December 2023.[8]
Estrela
On 26 June 2021, Dantas signed a two-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club Estrela da Amadora.[9]
Kitchee
On 15 October 2024, Dantas joined Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.[10]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 26 October 2020
- Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca.