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Matheus Saldanha

Matheus Bonifácio Saldanha Marinho (born 19 August 1999), commonly known as Matheus Saldanha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Emirati club Al Wasl.

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Club career

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Born in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Saldanha joined Bahia's youth setup in 2018, initially on loan from Audax.[1][2] On 1 July 2019, after impressing with the under-20 side, he was bought outright and signed a permanent three-year contract.[3]

Saldanha was promoted to the first team for the 2020 season, and made his senior debut on 22 January of that year by starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Baiano away draw against Juazeirense.[4] He scored his first senior goal on 9 February, netting his team's second in a 3–1 away win against Jacobina.[5]

Saldanha made his Série A on 12 August 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Rossi in a 1–0 home win against Coritiba.[6] His first goal in the category occurred on 16 September, as he scored his team's second in a 2–3 away loss against Corinthians.[7]

In 2021, Saldanha joined to J2 club, JEF United Chiba on loan transfer. One year later, he was announcement officially permanently transfer to JEF United Chiba has been confirmed after a season as loan player from EC Bahia.

In 2022, Saldanha loaned again to Chinese Super League club, Chengdu Rongcheng for during mid 2022 season. He leave from the club after a half season at Chengdu expiration contract.

He returned to JEF United Chiba for the 2023 season.[8]

Partizan

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On 28 July 2023, Saldanha signed a four-year contract with Serbian club Partizan for a reported fee of €1.3 million. Just one day later, Saldanha scored a goal on his debut in a 3–3 draw away at TSC.[9] A week later, Saldanha scored his second goal in a 2–0 win over Vojvodina.[10] In the third qualifying round for the UEFA Europa Conference League, Saldanha scored one goal in the two-legged tie against Sabah.[11] On 27 August, Saldanha scored his third SuperLiga goal in a 3–1 win against Javor.[12] In September and October, Saldanha continued his good form by scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. On 20 December 2023, Saldanha scored the winning goal in the 171st Eternal derby in a 2–1 win against arch rivals Red Star.[13] Saldanha scored against Red Star again at the Rajko Mitić Stadium on 9 March 2024, as Red Star and Partizan drew 2–2 in the 172nd Eternal derby.[14] Saldanha finished the 2023–24 Serbian SuperLiga having played 27 games and scored 17 goals, becoming its joint top scorer.

Ferencváros

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On September 3, 2024, he signed a contract with the Hungarian club Ferencváros.[15] On 15 September 2024, he debuted with a goal in a 3–0 victory against Budafoki MTE in the 2024–25 Magyar Kupa.[16] On 20 September 2024, he scored his first league goal in a 3–1 victory against MTK Budapest at Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion in the 2024–25 Nemzeti Bajnokság I.[17]

On 29 September 2024, he scored a hat-trick against Puskás Akadémia FC in the 2024-25 Nemzeti Bajnokság I at the Groupama Arena.[18][19]

Al Wasl

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On 11 July 2025 Saldanha signed to Emirati club Al Wasl.[20]

Career statistics

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As of 12 May 2025[21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league[a] National cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bahia 2020 Série A 17 2 12 1 0 0 2[c] 0 3[d] 0 34 3
JEF United Chiba (loan) 2021 J2 League 31 3 1 0 32 3
JEF United Chiba 2022 16 1 0 0 16 1
Total 47 4 1 0 48 4
Chengdu Rongcheng (loan) 2022 Chinese Super League 19 3 0 0 19 3
Neftçi (loan) 2022–23 Azerbaijan Premier League 17 5 3 0 20 5
Partizan 2023–24 Serbian Superliga 27 17 3 0 4[e] 1 34 18
2024–25 1 1 5[f] 2 6 3
Total 28 18 3 0 9 3 40 21
Ferencváros 2024–25 Nemzeti Bajnokság 22 10 6 3 10[g] 1 38 14
Career total 150 42 13 1 12 3 21 4 3 0 199 50
  1. ^ Includes Campeonato Baiano
  2. ^ Includes Emperor's Cup, Azerbaijan Cup, Serbian Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  4. ^ Appearances in Copa do Nordeste
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
  6. ^ Two appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  7. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

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