Matheus Cunha was born in João Pessoa, Brazil, but developed in Europe, beginning his professional career with Sion in Switzerland. He then played for RB Leipzig, Hertha Berlin and Atlético Madrid.
His move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, first on loan in 2023 and then permanently, was the making of him. He became Wolves’ most creative player and scored regularly, earning a return to the Brazil squad. He won Olympic gold with Brazil at Tokyo 2020.
Manchester United signed him in 2025. Cunha can play as a striker or behind the front line, and he is known for dribbling and shooting from distance.
Playing style
Cunha is a creative forward who can play as a striker or behind the front line. He is a good dribbler, strong on the ball and dangerous with his shooting, often scoring from distance. He also works hard defensively, pressing opponents. His form at Wolves, where he was the team’s main attacking threat, made him one of the most exciting players in the Premier League. He is known for his passion on the pitch, which sometimes brings him into conflict with opponents and referees.
International career
Cunha made his Brazil debut in 2021 and won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020. He has been included in several Brazil squads since, competing for a place in a crowded attack.
Career in numbers
Across 10 seasons of senior club football, beginning in 2017/18, Cunha has played 312 matches and scored 84 goals for 6 clubs. His most productive season in front of goal was 2024/25, when he scored 17 times in 36 games for Wolverhampton Wanderers. His busiest campaign was 2018/19, with 39 appearances. So far in 2026/27 he has 2 goals in 7 appearances for Manchester United. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.