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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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

Club career

Cunha began his youth career at Coritiba in Brazil before moving to Europe at age 18 to join Sion. He later played for RB Leipzig and Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga, then Atlético Madrid in Spain. In 2023 he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he scored 15 Premier League goals in the 2024–25 season, his best league total at the time. He transferred to Manchester United in June 2025 and made his debut in August 2025.

International career

Cunha has represented Brazil at youth and senior levels. He was a leading scorer at the 2019 Toulon Tournament and the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. He won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, scoring three goals in the tournament, and was selected for Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored twice against Haiti in the group stage.

Playing style

Cunha is listed as a forward and centre-forward, with some sources also describing him as capable of playing wide attacking roles on either wing.

Recent form

Cunha produced a standout 2024–25 Premier League campaign with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moving to Manchester United in 2025.

Key facts

  • Cunha began his youth career at Coritiba in Brazil before moving to Europe at age 18.
  • He has played for Sion, RB Leipzig, Hertha BSC, Atlético Madrid, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United.
  • He scored 15 Premier League goals in the 2024–25 season, his best league total at the time.
  • With Brazil, he won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and scored three goals in the tournament.
  • He was selected for Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and scored twice against Haiti in the group stage.

Frequently asked 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.
What is Matheus Cunha's nationality?
He is Brazilian.
Did Matheus Cunha win an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won gold with Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
When did Matheus Cunha join Manchester United?
He signed for Manchester United in June 2025 and made his debut in August 2025.

References

  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.