Place of birth Belo Horizonte, Brazil 2011–2016 América Mineiro Height 1.64 m | Playing position Years Team Weight 60 kg | |
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Full name Matheus Leonardo Sales Cardoso Date of birth (1998-02-11) 11 February 1998 (age 19) Current team América Futebol Clube (#10 / Midfielder) Similar João Ricardo Riedi, Juninho, Leandro Guerreiro, Danilo Barcelos, José Nilson dos Santos Si | ||
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.
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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.