Matheus Pires Machado (born 9 July 2001) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Elgin City.
Career Machado began his career with Red Bull Brasil, before signing for Scottish club Inverness Caledonian Thistle in August 2018. He was included in a first-team squad for the first time in March 2019, and made his debut in the 2019–20 season, coming on late in a 3-1 loss to Partick Thistle.
He was released by the club in June 2020 when his contract expired. He subsequently joined Portugal's Primera Liga side, Rio Ave on 1 July 2020.
Machado returned to Scottish football in August 2021, signing for Elgin City. He made his debut for Elgin in a 2–0 away loss to Edinburgh City after being substituted on in the final 20 minutes.
On 9 August 2022, Machado left Elgin and joined Highland Football League side Rothes.
On 31 January 2023, Machado was signed by League One side, Montrose.
On 31 January 2026, Machado returned to Elgin City on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsInverness Caledonian Thistle2018–19Scottish Championship00000000002019–201000002All appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup131Rio Ave B2020–21Campeonato de Portugal2000000020Elgin City2021–22Scottish League Two17010201All appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup0210Rothes2022–23Highland LeagueMontrose2022–23Scottish League One0000000000Career total200102031261
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