Matheus Belém Explained

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

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]

On 9 July 2023 he was voted the best player on the field by Rede Globo in the match against Red Bull Bragantino.^[5]

Style of play

Belém is known for his speed and physicality.^[6]

Career statistics

Club

Notes

Honours

São Paulo

• Copa do Brasil

2023

External links

• Matheus Belém at playmakerstats.com (English version of zerozero.pt)

Notes and References

1. Web site: São Paulo se reapresenta com zagueiro Belém após lesão de Ferraresi . Terra . 24 January 2023 . 13 February 2023 . pt.
2. Web site: Com Arboleda fora, zagueiro Belém deve ser relacionado para partida do São Paulo contra o Santo André. 4 February 2023 . gazetaesportiva.com.
3. Web site: Rogério Ceni decide trazer Belém para o São Paulo. 24 January 2023 .
4. Web site: Sob chuva, São Paulo vence clássico e complica Santos no Paulistão . GloboEsporte . 12 February 2023 . pt.
5. Web site: Matheus Belém cita reviravolta em três dias no São Paulo e é elogiado por Pato: "Pode renovar com ele" . GloboEsporte . 8 July 2023 . 3 December 2024 . pt.
6. Web site: Lateral e depois zagueiro, Matheus Belém agrada com velocidade em linha alta e Ceni deve dar chances ao defensor. 26 January 2023 .