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Matheus Cunha

Meet Matheus Cunha, a super-fast soccer star who plays for Manchester United and Brazil!

Images

Take a bow, Matheus Cunha!

Take a bow, Matheus Cunha!

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Matheus Cunha chats to referee Sam Barrott after halftime
Matheus Cunha (cropped) 20180920 Fussball, UEFA Europa League, RB Leipzig - FC Salzburg by Stepro StP 7968 (cropped)
Aerial header from Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha, pre-match — amazing performance today!
Jovem Senador 2015
Matheus Cunha (cropped) 20180920 Fussball, UEFA Europa League, RB Leipzig - FC Salzburg by Stepro StP 7968
Nelson Semedo, Emmanuel Agbadou, Matheus Cunha and other Wolves players warm up
Matheus Cunha em 2021
Jovem Senador 2019
Matheus Cunha, Joao Gomes, Agbadou, Strand-Larsen, Semedo
Jovem Senador 2019

Key Facts

Born
May 27, 1999.
Birthplace
Brazil.
Known For
Playing as a forward, attacking midfielder, or winger.
Achievements
Won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Current Club
Manchester United.

Who is This Soccer Superstar?

Imagine a super-fast player on the soccer field, zipping past everyone! That's Matheus Cunha! He's a Brazilian professional footballer, which means he plays soccer for a living.

He can play in a few different spots on the field, like a forward (who scores goals!), an attacking midfielder (who helps set up goals!), or a winger (who runs fast down the sides of the field). He currently plays for a famous team called Manchester United and also for the Brazil national team, which is like the all-star team of Brazil!

From Brazil to Big European Teams!

Matheus started playing soccer when he was a kid in Brazil, for a team called Coritiba. When he turned 18, he packed his bags and moved all the way to Europe to play for a team in Switzerland called Sion. Then, he got even better and played for teams in Germany, like RB Leipzig and Hertha BSC.

After that, he joined a big team in Spain called Atlético Madrid. Now, he's playing for one of the most famous teams in England, Manchester United! It's like going from your local park to playing in a giant stadium!

Olympic Champion and National Hero!

Guess what? Matheus Cunha is an Olympic gold medalist! He won a gold medal with the Brazil under-23 team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

That's like winning the biggest prize in a super-tough competition! He also plays for the senior Brazil national team, which is a huge honor. He made his debut, which means his very first game, for the big Brazil team in September 2021.

He's a real hero for his country!

What Makes Him So Special?

Matheus Cunha is known for his amazing speed and skill on the soccer ball. He can dribble past defenders like they're standing still and make incredible passes to his teammates. He's also a great goal scorer! His ability to play in different attacking positions makes him a very valuable player for any team. He brings excitement and energy to every game he plays, making him a fan favorite!

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