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Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the Brazil national team.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Matheus Cunha is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the Brazil national team. Born in João Pessoa, he has played across Europe and won Olympic gold in 2021.

What it is

Cunha is a versatile forward who started at Coritiba in Brazil before moving to Europe at age 18. He has played for Sion, RB Leipzig, Hertha BSC, Atlético Madrid, and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Manchester United in June 2025.

Why it matters

Cunha scored 15 Premier League goals in the 2024–25 season, his best league total, and was selected for Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. His move to Manchester United in 2025 marks a key step in his career.

Key details

He won Olympic gold with Brazil at Tokyo 2020, scoring three goals in the tournament. At the 2026 World Cup, he scored twice against Haiti in the group stage. He is listed as a forward and centre-forward, capable of playing wide attacking roles.

In short

  • Cunha is a Brazilian forward for Manchester United and Brazil.
  • He scored 15 Premier League goals in 2024–25, his best season.
  • He won Olympic gold in 2021 and played at the 2026 World Cup.
  • His senior clubs include Sion, RB Leipzig, Hertha BSC, Atlético Madrid, Wolves, and Manchester United.

Quick questions

What position does Matheus Cunha play?
He is a forward, often listed as a centre-forward, and can also play on either wing.
Which clubs has Matheus Cunha played for?
His senior clubs include Sion, RB Leipzig, Hertha BSC, Atlético Madrid, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United.
Did Matheus Cunha win an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won gold with Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matheus_Cunha
    Supports: Early life, club career, international career, Olympic gold, 2025 transfer and 2026 World Cup selection.
  2. Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/matheus-cunha
    Supports: Date of birth, position, signing date, debut date, and 2024-25 goals.
  3. Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/teams/mens-team/matheus-cunha
    Supports: Biography, place of birth, signing date, debut date, and club context.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/players/51202/player/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, height, position, and Wolverhampton Wanderers season statistics.
  5. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/matheus-cunha/profil/spieler/517894
    Supports: Full name, date and place of birth, height, preferred position, and club history.
  6. Sofascore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/matheus-cunha/886363
    Supports: Position, nationality, birth date, height, preferred foot, shirt number, and contract end.