Mateus Santos

Mateus Barbosa Santos Criciúma (born 19 January 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Cuiabá.

Career Santos started his football career as a junior at the academies of Paulista, Porto, Grêmio and Atlético Mineiro. He recorded his senior debut with the former club on 8 February 2017, in a 1–0 home defeat of Atibaia in the Campeonato Paulista Série A3.

On 23 July 2021, Santos joined Botoșani of Romania on a two-year contract. He made his debut on 6 August that year, in a 2–1 Liga I victory over UTA Arad.

On 9 September 2025, Santos signed a two-season contract with Portimonense in Portugal. After making just four appearances for the Portimão-based side, in January 2026, he returned to Brazil, joining Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Cuiabá.

Honours Farul Constanța Liga I: 2022–23 Supercupa României runner-up: 2023

RS Berkane Botola Pro: 2024–25 Moroccan Throne Cup runner-up: 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup: 2024–25