Mattheus Oliveira is the son of former Brazilian player Bebeto, and became widely known just days after his birth due to his father's 'cradle-rocking' celebration on scoring a crucial goal against the Netherlands in the 1994 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
12 Facts About Mattheus Oliveira
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Mattheus Oliveira made his professional debut for Flamengo on 3 February 2012, as a 77th-minute substitute for Lucas Quintino in a goalless home Campeonato Carioca match against Olaria; it was his only appearance of the season.
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Mattheus Oliveira played five games as Flamengo won the 2014 Campeonato Carioca.
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On 30 January 2015, Mattheus Oliveira was loaned to Estoril in Portugal's Primeira Liga.
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In May 2017, Mattheus Oliveira signed a five-year deal with Sporting CP.
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Mattheus Oliveira made his Sporting debut on 19 September 2017 in a goalless Taca da Liga group game at home to Maritimo, as a starter.
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On 23 January 2018, Mattheus Oliveira was loaned to fellow Primeira Liga club Vitoria SC for the rest of the season.
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Mattheus Oliveira returned to his homeland's top flight on 30 September 2020, being lent to Coritiba until the following June.
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Mattheus Oliveira missed the 2021 Campeonato Paranaense with a thigh injury.
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Mattheus Oliveira cancelled his contract with Sporting by mutual consent in September 2021.
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On 25 January 2022, Mattheus Oliveira signed an 18-month deal with Liga Portugal 2 outfit Mafra.
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In January 2023, Mattheus signed with Farense in Liga Portugal 2.