{{short description|Brazilian footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Portuguese name|Antunes|Ribeiro}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Matheus Ribeiro | image = | fullname = Matheus Antunes Ribeiro | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|10|23|df=yes}} | birth_place = Erechim, Brazil | height = {{height|m=1.78}} | position = Right back | currentclub = CRB | clubnumber = 2 | youthyears1 = 2008–2012 | youthclubs1 = Internacional | youthyears2 = 2012–2013 | youthclubs2 = Juventude | years1 = 2014 | clubs1 = União Frederiquense | caps1 = 18 | goals1 = 2 | years2 = 2014–2015 | clubs2 = Ypiranga-RS | caps2 = 15 | goals2 = 1 | years3 = 2015 | clubs3 = Atlético Paranaense | caps3 = 5 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2016 | clubs4 = Atlético Goianiense | caps4 = 42 | goals4 = 3 | years5 = 2017–2020 | clubs5 = Santos | caps5 = 14 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2018 | clubs6 = → Puebla (loan) | caps6 = 5 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2018 | clubs7 = → Figueirense (loan) | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2020 | clubs8 = → Chapecoense (loan) | caps8 = 39 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2021 | clubs9 = Chapecoense | caps9 = 51 | goals9 = 1 | years10= 2022 | clubs10= Avaí | caps10= 13 | goals10= 1 | years11= 2022 | clubs11= Vasco da Gama | caps11= 5 | goals11= 0 | years12= 2023– | clubs12= CRB | caps12= 116 | goals12= 4 | club-update = 16 December 2025 }}
'''Matheus Antunes Ribeiro''' (born 23 October 1993) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right back for CRB.
==Club career== ===Early career=== Born in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Matheus Ribeiro was an Internacional youth graduate. After a short spell at Juventude, he moved to União Frederiquense on 7 March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniaofrederiquense.com.br/site/noticia/483|title=Paulinho Macaíba retorna ao União Frederiquense. Matheus Ribeiro também reforça o grupo|trans-title=Paulinho Macaíba returns to União Frederiquense. Matheus Ribeiro also bolsters group|publisher=União Frederiquense's official website|language=pt|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=27 October 2015}}</ref>
Matheus Ribeiro subsequently joined hometown's Ypiranga in 2014.
===Atlético Paranaense=== After impressing with Ypiranga in 2015 Campeonato Gaúcho, Matheus Ribeiro signed a one-year deal with Atlético Paranaense on 27 April of the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-pr/noticia/2015/04/lateral-direito-matheus-ribeiro-assina-com-o-atletico-pr-ate-abril-de-2016.html|title=Lateral-direito Matheus Ribeiro assina com o Atlético-PR até abril de 2016|trans-title=Right-back Matheus Ribeiro signs with Atlético-PR until April 2016|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=27 April 2015|accessdate=27 October 2015}}</ref> He made his Série A debut on 4 July 2015, coming on as a late substitute for Eduardo in a 0–2 away loss against Cruzeiro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/brasileiro/serie-a/ultimas-noticias/2015/07/04/bronca-de-luxa-surte-efeito-e-cruzeiro-vence-com-gol-do-estreante-marinho.htm|title=Bronca de Luxa surte efeito e Cruzeiro vence com gol do estreante Marinho|trans-title=''Luxa's'' reprimand works and Cruzeiro wins with goal from debutant Marinho|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt|date=4 July 2015|accessdate=27 October 2015}}</ref>
Matheus Ribeiro appeared rarely for ''Furacão'' during the campaign, and left the club on 11 January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-pr/noticia/2016/01/lateral-direito-matheus-ribeiro-deixa-o-atletico-pr-e-tem-o-futuro-indefinido.html|title=Lateral-direito Matheus Ribeiro deixa o Atlético-PR e tem o futuro indefinido|trans-title=Right back Matheus Ribeiro leaves Atlético-PR and has his future undefined|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=11 January 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref>
===Atlético Goianiense=== On 20 January 2016, Matheus Ribeiro signed a short-term deal with Série B side Atlético Goianiense.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/go/futebol/noticia/2016/01/atletico-go-contrata-lateral-matheus-ribeiro-para-disputa-do-goianao.html|title=Atlético-GO contrata lateral Matheus Ribeiro para a disputa do Goianão|trans-title=Atlético-GO sign full back Matheus Ribeiro for the dispute of ''Goianão''|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=20 January 2016|accessdate=7 November 2016}}</ref> He renewed his contract on 19 May 2016, signing until the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/go/futebol/times/atletico-go/noticia/2016/05/de-contrato-renovado-matheus-ribeiro-sera-titular-do-atletico-go.html|title=De contrato renovado, Matheus Ribeiro será titular do Atlético-GO|trans-title=With his contract renewed, Matheus Ribeiro will be the starter of Atlético-GO|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=17 May 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref>
Matheus Ribeiro scored his first professional goal on 21 June in a 1–1 draw at Avaí.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sc/futebol/brasileirao-serie-b/jogo/21-06-2016/avai-atletico-go|title=Avaí busca empate com o Atlético-GO, interrompe série de derrotas e fica fora do Z-4|trans-title=Avaí get a draw against Atlético-GO, end losing run and stay out of ''Z-4''|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=21 June 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref> On 14 October, he scored a double in a 2–1 home win against Paysandu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/go/futebol/brasileirao-serie-b/jogo/14-10-2016/atletico-go-paysandu|title=Atlético-GO segura pressão, vence Paysandu e se mantém na liderança|trans-title=Atlético-GO stand pressure, defeat Paysandu and remain in the leadership|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=14 October 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref>
===Santos=== On 11 November 2016, as his contract was due to expire, Matheus Ribeiro agreed to a pre-contract with Santos, ahead of the 2017 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ademirquintino.com.br/2016/11/lateral-e-o-segundo-reforco-para-2017.html|title=Lateral é o segundo reforço para 2017|trans-title=Full back is the second addition for 2017|publisher=Ademir Quintino|language=pt|date=11 November 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref> He made his debut for the club the following 12 March, starting in a 4–1 Campeonato Paulista away routing of São Bernardo FC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/campeonato-paulista/jogo/12-03-2017/sao-bernardo-santos/|title=Time reserva dá certo, Bruno Henrique brilha, e Santos goleia o São Bernardo fora de casa|trans-title=Reserve team work, Bruno Henrique shines, and Santos thrash São Bernardo away from home|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=12 March 2017|accessdate=13 March 2017}}</ref>
After the injuries of Zeca and Caju, Matheus made his Copa Libertadores debut on 4 May 2017, starting as a left back in a 3–2 home win against Independiente Santa Fe. He would spend the rest of the season as a backup to Victor Ferraz and Daniel Guedes in the right flank.
On 12 January 2018, Matheus was loaned to Liga MX side Club Puebla for one year, with a buyout clause.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/lateral-matheus-ribeiro-e-emprestado-para-o-publa-mex/|title=Lateral Matheus Ribeiro é emprestado para o Puebla-MEX|trans-title=Full back Matheus Ribeiro is loaned to Puebla-MEX|publisher=Gazeta Esportiva|language=pt|date=12 January 2018|access-date=12 January 2018}}</ref> He made his debut abroad twelve days later, starting in a 0–0 Copa Mexico home draw against Alebrijes de Oaxaca.
On 12 July 2018, after being rarely used, Matheus was announced by Figueirense on loan until the end of the year, with a buyout clause.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sc/futebol/times/figueirense/noticia/cara-nova-matheus-ribeiro-e-confirmado-como-reforco-do-figueirense.ghtml|title=Cara nova: Matheus Ribeiro é confirmado como reforço do Figueirense|trans-title=New face: Matheus Ribeiro is confirmed as new hire of Figueirense|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=12 July 2018|access-date=12 July 2018}}</ref> His loan was extended for a further campaign on 10 December,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/santos/figueirense-acertam-renovacao-matheus-ribeiro.html|title=Santos e Figueirense acertam renovação de Matheus Ribeiro|trans-title=Santos and Figueirense agree renewal of Matheus Ribeiro|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=10 December 2018|accessdate=25 January 2019}}</ref> but he was recalled the following 20 January after a request from new manager Jorge Sampaoli.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sc/futebol/noticia/a-pedido-de-sampaoli-matheus-ribeiro-deixa-o-figueirense-e-volta-ao-santos.ghtml|title=A pedido de Sampaoli, Matheus Ribeiro deixa o Figueirense e volta ao Santos|trans-title=At Sampaoli's request, Matheus Ribeiro leaves Figueirense and returns to Santos|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=20 January 2019|accessdate=25 January 2019}}</ref>
Despite being recalled, Matheus Ribeiro only featured rarely and was subsequently deemed surplus to requirements throughout the season.
===Chapecoense=== On 31 December 2019, Matheus Ribeiro moved to Chapecoense on loan for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/santos/acerta-emprestimo-matheus-ribeiro-com-chapecoense.html|title=Santos acerta empréstimo de Matheus Ribeiro com a Chapecoense|trans-title=Santos agree loan of Matheus Ribeiro with Chapecoense|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=31 December 2019|accessdate=2 January 2020}}</ref> On 6 November, he terminated his contract with Santos and signed for ''Chape'' permanently.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/matheus-ribeiro-rescinde-com-o-santos-para-assinar-contrato-com-a-chapecoense/|title=Matheus Ribeiro rescinde com o Santos para assinar contrato com a Chapecoense|trans-title=Matheus Ribeiro rescinds with Santos to sign contract with Chapecoense|publisher=Gazeta Esportiva|language=pt-BR|date=6 November 2020|accessdate=9 November 2020}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|25 October 2021}}<ref>{{Soccerway|matheus-antunes-ribeiro/395772|Matheus Ribeiro|accessdate=7 November 2016}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |valign="center"|União Frederiquense |2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sumulastche.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/elencos_2rs2014/|title=Segundona Gaúcha 2014 – Atletas|trans-title=2014 ''Segundona Gaúcha'' – Athletes|publisher=Súmulas-Tchê|language=pt-BR|date=20 November 2014|accessdate=25 January 2019}}</ref> |Gaúcho A2 |colspan="2"|—||18||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||18||2 |- |rowspan="3" valign="center"|Ypiranga-RS |2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sumulastche.wordpress.com/2014/11/02/players_copars_2014/|title=Copa Fernandão 2014 – Atletas|trans-title=2014 Copa Fernandão – Athletes|publisher=Súmulas-Tchê|language=pt-BR|date=2 November 2014|accessdate=25 January 2019}}</ref> |Gaúcho A2 |colspan="2"|—||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||3<ref group="lower-alpha" name="CRS">Appearance(s) in Copa FGF</ref>||0||3||0 |- |2015 |Série D |0||0||15||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||15||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !0!!0!!15!!1!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!3!!0!!18!!1 |- |valign="center"|Atlético Paranaense |2015 |Série A |5||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |- |valign="center"|Atlético Goianiense |2016 |Série B |35||3||5||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||42||3 |- |rowspan="3" valign="center"|Santos |2017 |rowspan="2"|Série A |4||0||3||0||1||0||1<ref group="lower-alpha" name="COL">Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||9||0 |- |2019 |0||0||4||0||0||0||1<ref group="lower-alpha" name="COS">Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !4!!0!!7!!0!!1!!0!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!14!!0 |- |valign="center"|Puebla (loan) |2017–18 |Liga MX |2||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |- |valign="center"|Figueirense (loan) |2018 |Série B |7||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||7||0 |- |rowspan="3" valign="center"|Chapecoense |2020 |Série B |26||0||13||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||39||1 |- |2021 |Série A |28||1||16||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||1<ref group="lower-alpha" name="REC">Appearance(s) in Recopa Catarinense</ref>||0||47||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !54!!1!!29!!1!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!1!!0!!86!!2 |- !colspan="3"|'''Career total''' !107!!4!!74!!4!!8!!0!!2!!0!!4!!0!!195!!8 |} {{reflist|group="lower-alpha"}}
==Honours== '''Atlético Goianiense''' *Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2016
'''Chapecoense''' *Campeonato Catarinense: 2020 *Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2020
'''CRB''' *Campeonato Alagoano: 2023, 2024, 2025
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website|http://www.matheusribeirooficial.com.br}} {{in lang|pt}} *{{Sambafoot|9893-matheus-antunes-ribeiro}}
{{Clube de Regatas Brasil squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ribeiro, Matheus}} Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Erechim Category:Brazilian men's footballers Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Category:Esporte Clube Juventude players Category:Ypiranga Futebol Clube players Category:Club Athletico Paranaense players Category:Atlético Clube Goianiense players Category:Santos FC players Category:Figueirense FC players Category:Associação Chapecoense de Futebol players Category:Avaí FC players Category:CR Vasco da Gama players Category:Clube de Regatas Brasil players Category:Liga MX players Category:Club Puebla players Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Category:Footballers from Rio Grande do Sul Category:21st-century Brazilian sportsmen