Ricardo Mathias da Silva (born 25 July 2006) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab, on loan from Al Ahli.
Club career Born in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Mathias played amateur football in his hometown before joining the youth sides of Ferroviária in 2021. In the following year, he moved to Internacional and was initially assigned to the under-17 squad.
Mathias made his senior – and Série A – debut on 11 August 2024, coming on as a late substitute for Rômulo in a 2–2 home draw against Athletico Paranaense. He scored his first professional goal on 5 October, netting a last-minute equalizer in an away draw against Corinthians for the same scoreline.
On 23 October 2024, Mathias renewed his contract with the Colorado until 2028.
On 4 January 2026, Mathias joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
International career In September 2022, Mathias was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team, and played in the 2023 South American U-17 Championship.
He also was part of the squad which won the 2025 South American U-20 Championship, scoring a goal on the last match of the tournament.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsInternacional2024Série A61000000—61202531101021—72Career total9210102100133
Honours Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2025
Brazil U17 South American U-17 Championship: 2023
Brazil U20 South American Youth Football Championship: 2025
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