Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Forward) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 27/05/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | João Pessoa, Brazil |
| Full Name | Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha |
Latest News about Matheus Cunha
17/08/2025
Matheus Cunha made his official debut for Manchester United on 17 August 2025, receiving his first minutes for the club in a friendly against Leeds United in Stockholm alongside new signing Diego Leon[2][6]. He was noted to look 'at home, relaxed' during his debut at his first futsal club in Brazil[3].
12/06/2025
Manchester United completed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million ($84 million), securing a five-year deal until 2030 with an option for an additional year[5]. The 26-year-old striker described the move as a 'dream' and committed to the club's rebuilding phase[5].
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Bio/Wiki
| Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward, attacking midfielder, or winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the Brazil national team[1][7]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 0" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 168 lbs |
Personal Life
| He has a son named Levi with his partner Gabriela Duarte[1]. |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Gabriela Duarte |
|---|---|
| Son | Levi |
Family
| Son | Levi |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha |
Career
| Current Club | Manchester United |
|---|---|
| Previous Club | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| Position | Forward |
| National Team | Brazil |
| Joined Man Utd | 12/06/2025 |
| Debut | 17/08/2025 |
| Contract Duration | 5 years (until 2030, with option for additional year) |
| Transfer Fee | £62.5 million ($84 million) |
| Wolves Season Stats | 15 Premier League goals in 2024/25 season[2] |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Full name is Matheus Santos Carneiro Cunha. | |
| 2. Played youth football for Coritiba in Brazil. | |
| 3. Moved to Europe at age 18 to join Swiss club Sion. | |
| 4. Frequent member of the Brazil senior national team with 1 goal in 15 matches[5]. | |
| 5. Described as an 'explosive attacking talent' by Manchester United[2]. |