Matheus Barbosa


Matheus Barbosa Teixeira, known as Matheus Barbosa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Cuiabá on loan from Avaí as a defensive midfielder.

Club career

Born in São Bernardo do Campo, Barbosa is a graduate of the youth academy of Grêmio and made his professional debut in the 2014 Campeonato Gaúcho, playing two times in the competition. On 2 February, he was loaned out to ABC for the 2014 Campeonato Potiguar. He went on to make seven appearances for the side and returned to his parent club in May. After a short stint with Botafogo SP, Barbosa was loaned out to América RN on 5 May 2015 for the remainder of the season.
In 2016, Barbosa signed with Atlético Tubarão and went on to make 17 appearances with the club in the second tier of Campeonato Catarinense. On 23 March 2018, he joined Avaí on a loan deal. Following the side's promotion to Série A, his contract was renewed for one year in December.

International career

Barbosa has been at the under-17 level and has won the 2011 Copa Sudamericano Under-17 with the side.

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Honours

Avaí