Matheus Leal

Matheus Philipe Pereira Leal (born 7 January 1995), known as Matheus Leal, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Juventus-SP.

Career Born in Três Marias, Minas Gerais, Matheus Leal played for Goiás and Independente de Limeira as a youth, before being promoted to the latter's first team in December 2015. After making his senior debut in the 2016 Campeonato Paulista Série A2, he moved abroad and joined Campeonato de Portugal side Real Massamá.

In June 2017, after helping Real in their first-ever promotion to the Segunda Liga as champions, Matheus Leal signed for Benfica, being assigned to the B-team also in the second division. On 5 January of the following year, after being rarely used, he returned to Real on loan.

On 10 July 2019, after only playing for Benfica's under-23 side, Matheus Leal agreed to a three-year contract with Leixões. In December, however, after making no appearances, he returned to his home country and joined Portuguesa Santista.

Matheus Leal moved to Atlético Alagoinhas ahead of the 2022 season, and helped the club to win the 2022 Campeonato Baiano before signing for Aparecidense on 23 June of that year. He became a regular starter in 2023, being the main subject of a legal action from Manaus FC, after the club alleged he was lined up irregularly in the 15th round of the 2023 Série C; STJD ruled out Manaus' report and kept Aparecidense in the third division afterwards.

On 3 November 2023, Matheus Leal signed for Botafogo-PB, but had his contract rescinded the following 8 February, after just two matches. Seven days later, he was announced at FC Cascavel.

On 22 November 2024, Matheus Leal was announced at Betim for the upcoming season. On 27 March of the following year, he signed a one-year contract with Portuguesa, but rescinded his link on 1 September and joined Londrina immediately after.

On 1 December 2025, Leal was announced at Juventus-SP for the ensuing campaign.

Career statistics

Honours Real Massamá Campeonato de Portugal: 2016–17

Atlético Alagoinhas Campeonato Baiano: 2022

Juventus-SP Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2026