Matheus Belém

Matheus José Belem Souza (born 13 March 2003) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for São Paulo.[1]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Belém and the second or paternal family name is Souza.
Matheus Belem
Personal information
Full name Matheus José Belem de Souza
Date of birth (2003-03-13) 13 March 2003
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 São Paulo
Number 44
Youth career
2015–2023 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– São Paulo 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 July 2023

Career

Born in São Paulo, Belém joined São Paulo FC's youth setup at the age of 12. He played all 5 Copinha games and scored 1 goal for São Paulo's youth academy.[2] After that, he was promoted to the first team.[3] He made his professional debut with the club on 12 February 2023, coming on as a half-time substitute for Alan Franco in a 3–1 home win against Santos, for the 2023 Campeonato Paulista.[4]

Style of play

Belem is known for his speed and physicality.[5]

Career statistics

Club
As of 9 July 2023[6]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
São Paulo 2023 Série A 101000000020
Career total 101000000020
Notes

    Honours

    São Paulo

    References
    1. "São Paulo se reapresenta com zagueiro Belém após lesão de Ferraresi". Terra (in Portuguese). 24 January 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
    2. "Com Arboleda fora, zagueiro Belém deve ser relacionado para partida do São Paulo contra o Santo André". gazetaesportiva.com.
    3. "Rogério Ceni decide trazer Belém para o São Paulo".
    4. "Sob chuva, São Paulo vence clássico e complica Santos no Paulistão". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 12 February 2023.
    5. "Lateral e depois zagueiro, Matheus Belém agrada com velocidade em linha alta e Ceni deve dar chances ao defensor".
    6. Matheus Belém at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 February 2023.


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