About Diogo Mateus
Born 1980. Diogo Mateus is a Portuguese rugby union player.
Diogo Pereira Mateus (born Lisbon, 7 February 1980) is a Portuguese rugby union player. He played as a centre.
He came through the ranks at Belenenses (after a stint at "Clube dos TLP"), he was on the books with Heineken Cup champions Munster in the 2006/07 season. He is 1.75 m tall and weighs 93 kg. He has a twin brother David Mateus, who was also a rugby player.
He had 75 caps for Portugal, from 2000 to 2010, scoring 15 tries and 1 penalty, 78 points on aggregate. He was called for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, playing in three games and remaining scoreless.
He was also a notable 7's player, being captain of the Portuguese national Sevens rugby team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Diogo Mateus?
Portuguese rugby union footballer
When was Diogo Mateus born?
Diogo Mateus was born on 7 February 1980 in Lisbon.
What is Diogo Mateus's occupation?
Diogo Mateus is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Diogo Mateus?
Diogo Mateus is Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Diogo Mateus (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Diogo Mateus. https://biography.guide/diogo-mateus/
MLA: "Diogo Mateus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/diogo-mateus/.
Chicago: "Diogo Mateus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/diogo-mateus/.
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