Brazilian footballer
Matheus Bonadiman Serafim (born 14 May 1998), known as Matheus Serafim or just Serafim , is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Suwon Samsung Bluewings .[ 1]
Career
Guarani
Born in Cachoeiro do Itapemirim , Espírito Santo , Serafim only played amateur football in his home state before joining Guarani 's youth sides in 2017, aged already 18, after a trial period.[ 2] He made his senior debut with the club on 22 July of that year, coming on as a second-half substitute for Caíque in a 1–1 away draw against CRB .[ 3]
Portugal
On 31 August 2018, after being rarely used, Serafim moved abroad and joined Portuguese LigaPro side Oliveirense on a three-year contract.[ 4] He made his debut abroad on 22 September, replacing compatriot Alef Manga in a 1–1 home draw against Porto B , but also featured rarely for his new side.
On 18 July 2019, Serafim moved to Alverca .[ 5] However, he only featured with the B-team in the Lison FA Second Division.
Return to Brazil
Ahead of the 2020 season, Serafim returned to his home country and joined Primavera . In October of that year, he was registered in the squad of União Barbarense for the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão ,[ 6] before moving to Monte Azul the following February.[ 7]
On 3 June 2021, Serafim signed for Série D side Portuguesa .[ 8] He began the 2022 season at Campeonato Paulista Série A3 side União Suzano ,[ 9] before being announced at Retrô on 18 May.[ 10]
Seafim renewed his contract with Retrô in October 2022,[ 11] and helped the side to reach the 2023 Campeonato Pernambucano finals. In May 2023, he agreed to a three-year deal with São José-SP .[ 12]
On 20 April 2024, São José announced Serafim's loan to Amazonas in the second division until the end of the year.[ 13] He quickly gained prominence at the club,[ 14] especially due to his performance against Flamengo in the 2024 Copa do Brasil .[ 15] [ 2]
Career statistics
As of 22 November 2024. [ 1]
Notes
Honours
Guarani
References
^ a b Matheus Serafim at Soccerway . Retrieved 6 March 2024.
^ a b "Quem é jogador que 'infernizou' Flamengo e impressionou Gerson, Arrascaeta e cia.: 'Falaram que tenho potencial para a Série A' " [Who is the player who 'made Flamengo's life hell' and impressed Gerson, Arrascaeta and Co.: 'They said I have Série A potential'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil . 23 May 2024. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Gols nos acréscimos: zagueiros roubam a cena no empate entre CRB e Guarani" [Goals in the stoppage time: stoppers steal the thunder in CRB and Guarani's draw] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge . 22 July 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Guarani libera Kauê e negocia Serafim com clube da segunda divisão de Portugal" [Guarani release Kauê and negotiate Serafim with club from the second division of Portugal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge . 31 August 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Novo avançado" [New forward] (in Portuguese). FC Alverca. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "União Barbarense registra 19 jogadores para o campeonato" [União Barbarense register 19 players for the tournament] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Região Hoje. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Paulista A2: Monte Azul acerta com seu 5º atacante, o 16º reforço" [Paulista A2: Monte Azul sign with their 5th forward, the 16th addition] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 22 February 2021. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Destaque do Monte Azul na Série A2, Matheus Serafim acerta com a Lusa" [Spotlight of Monte Azul in the Série A2, Matheus Serafim signs with Lusa ] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NetLusa. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Matheus Serafim projeta estreia e espera novas conquistas para o União Suzano AC" [Matheus Serafim projects debut and waits for new accolades for União Suzano AC] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Curioso do Futebol. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Anunciado pelo Retrô, Matheus Serafim vive expectativa por estreia na Série D" [Announced by Retrô, Matheus Serafim lives the expectation for Série D debut] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Curioso do Futebol. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "De contrato renovado, Matheus Serafim inicia pré-temporada com o Retrô: "Trabalhar muito" " [With his contract renewed, Matheus Serafim starts the pre-season with Retrô: "Work a lot"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). AV Acessoria. 11 October 2022. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "São José contrata o lateral Dênis Leite e o atacante Matheus Serafim para a Copa Paulista" [São José sign full-back Dênis Leite and the forward Matheus Serafim for the Copa Paulista]. ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024 .
^ "Matheus Serafim é emprestado pelo São José E.C." [Matheus Serafim is loaned by São José E.C.]. São José EC (in Brazilian Portuguese). 20 April 2024. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024 .
^ "Atuações: Matheus Serafim faz melhor jogo, Marcão evita o pior e Tavares orquestra o meio" [Performances: Matheus Serafim makes his best match, Marcão avoids the worst and Tavares commands the midfield]. ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 18 May 2024. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2024 .
^ "Matheus Serafim cita chances criadas e lamenta eliminação: "Infelizmente o resultado não veio" " [Matheus Serafim talks about chances created and laments elimination: "Unfortunately the result did not come"]. ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 23 May 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2025.