Antony (footballer)
Antony Matheus dos Santos, known as Antony, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger.
Antony Matheus dos Santos, known as Antony, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger. He came through São Paulo’s academy, later played for Ajax and Manchester United, and joined Real Betis permanently in September 2025. He has also represented Brazil at senior international level and won Olympic gold with Brazil in 2021.
Early life and youth career
Antony was born in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil, and joined São Paulo’s youth system in 2010. He developed through the academy before breaking into the senior squad in 2018.
Club career
After emerging at São Paulo, Antony moved to Ajax in 2020 and became a major attacking player in the Netherlands. He later joined Manchester United in a high-value transfer and subsequently moved to Real Betis, first on loan and then permanently in 2025.
International career
Antony has represented Brazil at senior level since 2021. He was also part of the Brazil squad that won the Olympic football gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Playing style
Sources describe Antony as an attacking winger or forward known for pace, dribbling and left-footed play from the right side.
Key facts
- Antony made his senior debut for São Paulo in 2018 after coming through the club's academy.
- He transferred to Ajax in 2020 and won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup.
- Manchester United signed him for a reported €95 million in 2022, then a record fee for an Eredivisie player.
- He joined Real Betis on loan in 2024 and completed a permanent transfer on 1 September 2025.
- Antony made his senior international debut for Brazil in 2021 and was part of Brazil’s Olympic gold-medal-winning squad at Tokyo 2020.
Antony is relevant to Canadian readers through international soccer coverage, including European club competitions and Brazil’s national team matches that are regularly followed in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_(footballer,_born_2000)Supports: Birthdate, youth career, senior debut, Ajax honours, Manchester United transfer, Real Betis permanent transfer
- MUFCInfo — https://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/a-z_player_archive/a-z_player_archive_pages/dos_santos_antony.htmlSupports: Position, biography, Brazil senior debut, Olympic gold-medal note, Real Betis loan and transfer details
- ESPN — https://www.espn.ph/football/player/bio/_/id/281558/antonySupports: Birthdate, nationality, position
- Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/antony/profil/spieler/602105Supports: Full name, birth date, place of birth, position, club history, contract details