But for Matheus, it was the only part that ever really made sense. While others solved equations, he was solving defenders. He started futsal at eight, and from the very beginning, the ball felt like home. He wasn’t molded by strict academies or tactical blueprints — he was shaped by instinct, freedom, and joy.
From Hertha Berlin to Leipzig, Atlético Madrid to Wolves, and now Manchester United, Cunha hasn’t just played football. He’s lived it — with flair, fearlessness, and a smile that says he’s exactly where he’s meant to be.
Quotes on the player 🗣🗣
🇧🇷Vítor Pereira: "He is a special player. He can do things that can make the difference in small details… I think it is not about work, it is about quality, his individual quality."
🏴Micah Richards: “His football IQ is absolutely sensational… He finds the little pockets of space and makes the right decisions at the right times." 🇮🇪Matt Doherty: “He’s on another level – top quality.” (Even compared his style to Johan Cruyff.)
🏴Gary O’Neil: “There’s no limit to where he can get to, ability-wise… He works every day to be as good as he can be.” 🇩🇪Hertha BSC: “Exciting, young, and gifted… The most exciting and fun player I have ever seen play for Hertha.”
Player Profile 📋
🚨 Manchester United confirm Matheus Cunha signing 5 year deal plus options until June 2031.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2025
£62.5m deal completed from Wolves. pic.twitter.com/fMrncPc9Vd
👉Age: May 27, 1999 (26)
👉Position: Attacking – Second Striker
👉Preferred Foot: Right
👉Place of Birth: João Pessoa, Brazil
👉Citizenship: Brazilian
👉Current Club: Manchester United
What Makes Cunha Special 🌟🎨
🎯 Creative Maverick and Chaos Creator: Cunha isn’t a cog in the machine — he’s the glitch that breaks it. He thrives on the unpredictable, always trying something audacious — a backheel in traffic, a Cruyff turn on the half-turn, or a long-range curler that stuns a crowd.
🧠 IQ, Movement & Decision-Making: Forget positions. Cunha interprets space. He drops deep like a 10, finishes like a 9, and moves like a wide forward. He makes subtle decisions — when to carry, when to pass, when to drive — with the elegance of a playmaker and the menace of a poacher.
⚡ Power + Finesse: At 1.83m, he’s a contradiction: built like a target man, yet moves like a winger. His frame allows him to hold defenders off, while his footwork humiliates them. Whether it’s rolling past a tackle or rifling one from 25 yards, Cunha blends muscle with magic.
❤️ Mentality and Joy: What separates him is the joy — visible in every dribble, every smile, every no-look pass. He plays like he loves the game. That emotional edge fuels him. He’s expressive, yes — but never careless. A rare balance of heart and control.
Career Achievements 🏆
🥇Toulon Tournament Winner – 2019
🥇Wolves Players' Player of the Season – 2024–25
The Future of Brazil & the Premier League 🇧🇷🔴
🥹❤️ Matheus Cunha: "Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, Manchester United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt." pic.twitter.com/F7Nubk95D4
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 12, 2025
Brazilian football gave the world artistry — from Garrincha to Ronaldinho, from Neymar to Vinicius Jr. Matheus Cunha is part of that lineage. But his rise feels unique. A maverick mindset, a European journey, and now Premier League stardom.
Not a system player. A system changer. Still just 26.
Still playing with the joy of a boy in Joao Pessoa. But now, solving matches at the highest level with flair, force, and freedom. With Cunha, football isn’t just played. It’s performed.
