Matheus Gonçalves (born 18 August 2005) commonly known as Matee, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli.
In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.
Club career Flamengo Matheus Gonçalves signed for Flamengo at the age of twelve, progressing through the youth ranks and signing his first professional contract in August 2021. He played 5 games and scored in the state trophy against Botafogo.
Red Bragantino (loan) On 26 July 2023, Gonçalves signed on loan with Red Bull Bragantino until 31 December 2023. On 11 August 2023, he played his first game, coming off the bench in the 2023 Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 second leg match against América Mineiro. Few weeks later, on 27 August 2023, Gonçalves made his first assist for Red Bull Bragantino in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2–0 win against Cuiabá. On October 19, Matheus suffered a penalty in a game against Santos, Eduardo Sasha scored It to make the game 2–0. He Played his last game against Coritiba, where he received a yellow card after being subbed on in the 72 minute.
Al-Ahli
On 1 September 2025, Gonçalves joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli from Flamengo on a contract until 2027.
He made his debut for the club on 15 September 2025 in a 4–2 comeback victory against FC Nasaf in the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. During his first season with Al-Ahli, Gonçalves helped the club win the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite title.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFlamengo2022Série A3000———3020232062201Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores.02Appearance(s) in Recopa Sudamericana.01322024132303020—21220252072301000132Total202164804020506Red Bull Bragantino (loan)2023Série A120——1Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana.0—130Career total322164805020636
Honours Youth Flamengo Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2024, 2025
Professional Flamengo Copa do Brasil: 2024 Supercopa do Brasil: 2025 Campeonato Carioca: 2024, 2025
Al-Ahli AFC Champions League Elite: 2025–26
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