Matheus Cunha
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Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha (Brazilian Portuguese: [maˈtews ˈkũ.ɲɐ], born 27 May 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward, attacking midfielder, or winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the Brazil national team. Cunha played youth football in Brazil for Coritiba. At the age of 18, he moved to Europe to join Swiss club Sion. He then played for Bundesliga clubs RB Leipzig and Hertha BSC, before joining Atlético Madrid in August 2021. In January 2023, he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers, initially on loan. In August 2025, he completed a move to Manchester United on a five-year deal worth £62.5 million from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Cunha won a gold medal with the Brazil under-23 team at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He made his senior international debut in September 2021.
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Brazil secures a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha's decisive 23rd-minute goal setting the tone. Despite a narrow 8-7 shot count, Brazil's clinical finishing and control in key moments ensure a dominant performance. Cunha emerges as the hero, capitalizing on opportunities to lead his team to a decisive win.
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