Matheus Dantas


Matheus de Jesus Dantas is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Farense as a centre back.

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. Progressing through the youth teams, he went on to captain the under-20 team.

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. On 2 May, his contract was extended until 31 December 2019.

2019 season

On 5 May 2019 Dantas played his first Brazilian Série A match at Morumbi Stadium against São Paulo, he started the match as head coach Abel Braga fielded the whole team with reserves, the match ended 1–1.

Career statistics

Honours

;Flamengo