Matheus Leonardo Sales Davó (born 19 August 1999), commonly known as Matheus Davó, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Known for his versatility, he can operate as a striker or a winger.
Early Life and Career
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Davó began his football journey in various youth academies. He spent time in the youth setups of clubs such as São Bernardo, Guarani, Grêmio, and Botafogo-SP, honing his skills before turning professional.
Club Career
Guarani
Davó made his professional debut with Guarani in 2019, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent. His performances garnered attention from larger Brazilian clubs.
Corinthians
In January 2020, Davó signed with Corinthians, one of Brazil's most prominent clubs. However, he struggled to secure a regular place in the first team and spent much of his time there on various loan spells to gain experience and playing time.
His loan spells from Corinthians included:
- Guarani (2020): A return to his former club.
- Vitória (2021): Featured in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.
- São Bernardo (2022): Played in the Campeonato Paulista.
- Baniyas (2022): His first move abroad, joining the UAE Pro League club on loan.
- Remo (2022): Another loan spell in Brazil, participating in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
- PFC CSKA Sofia (2022–2023): Davó had a notable spell in Bulgaria, where he played regularly for CSKA Sofia in the First Professional Football League and impressed with his goal-scoring ability.
Coritiba
In 2023, Davó joined Coritiba on a permanent transfer from Corinthians. He featured for the club in various competitions.
América-MG (loan)
For the start of the 2024 season, Davó was loaned to América-MG, where he participated in the Campeonato Mineiro.
Cruzeiro (loan)
Following his spell at América-MG, Davó was subsequently loaned to fellow Brazilian Série A club Cruzeiro for the remainder of the 2024 season, marking another significant move in his career within Brazilian football.
Playing Style
Matheus Davó is a dynamic forward capable of playing anywhere across the front line. He is primarily known for his pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing. His versatility allows coaches to deploy him as a central striker, a secondary forward, or an attacking winger on either flank.
Career Statistics
As of latest available data, statistics may vary depending on source.
| Club | Season | League Apps (Goals) | State League Apps (Goals) | Cup Apps (Goals) | Continental Apps (Goals) | Other Apps (Goals) | Total Apps (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guarani | 2019 | 26 (7) | 10 (1) | 0 (0) | — | — | 36 (8) |
| Corinthians | 2020 | 2 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | — | 2 (0) |
| Guarani (loan) | 2020 | 14 (3) | — | — | — | — | 14 (3) |
| Vitória (loan) | 2021 | 26 (5) | 8 (1) | 3 (0) | — | — | 37 (6) |
| São Bernardo (loan) | 2022 | 0 (0) | 12 (3) | 0 (0) | — | — | 12 (3) |
| Baniyas (loan) | 2022 | 6 (0) | — | 0 (0) | — | — | 6 (0) |
| Remo (loan) | 2022 | 20 (5) | — | — | — | — | 20 (5) |
| CSKA Sofia (loan) | 2022–23 | 29 (10) | — | 2 (0) | 5 (0) | — | 36 (10) |
| Coritiba | 2023 | 18 (2) | 3 (0) | 1 (0) | — | — | 22 (2) |
| América-MG (loan) | 2024 | 0 (0) | 11 (2) | 0 (0) | — | — | 11 (2) |
| Cruzeiro (loan) | 2024 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | — | 0 (0) |
| Total | 121 (32) | 44 (7) | 6 (0) | 5 (0) | — | 196 (39) |
References
- Transfermarkt Profile
- Soccerway Profile
- ESPN Profile