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Biography
Matheus Leonardo Sales Cardoso (born 11 February 1998), commonly known as Matheusinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for América Mineiro as an attacking midfielder.
Club career
Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Matheusinho joined América Mineiro's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. In 2016, he was promoted to the main squad by manager Givanildo Oliveira.
Matheusinho made his first team debut on 19 March 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Tiago Luís in a 0–2 Campeonato Mineiro away loss against Tombense. He appeared in two further matches during the tournament, as his side was crowned champions.
Matheusinho made his Série A debut on 2 June 2016, replacing Alan Mineiro in a 1–2 home loss against Ponte Preta. On 30 September, after already becoming a starter under new manager Enderson Moreira, he renewed his contract until 2021.
Career statistics
- As of 9 October 2016
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| América Mineiro | 2016 | Série A | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
Honours
- América Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 2016