Atlético legend · 2021–2023

Matheus Cunha

Brazil · Forward, attacking midfielder, winger

The Brazilian forward who arrived from Hertha Berlin and later became a star in the Premier League.

League games: 40
League goals: 6
Caps for Brazil: 28

The story of Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha joined Atlético from Hertha Berlin in 2021, shortly after winning Olympic gold with Brazil in Tokyo. A mobile, technical forward, he could play as a striker, on the wing or behind the front man.

Two seasons in Madrid

Cunha competed for minutes in an attack that included Luis Suárez, Antoine Griezmann, João Félix and Ángel Correa, and played around 40 league games. He showed flashes of the quality that would later make him one of the most dangerous forwards in England.

Legacy

In January 2023 he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers, first on loan and then permanently, where his career took off.

Matheus Cunha's goals for Atlético since 2002

7 goals in the match sheets we hold (1221 Atlético matches from 2002 on).

Against

By competition

La Liga 6
Copa del Rey 1

First goal: Levante, 28 October 2021

Last goal: Elche, 11 May 2022

Career

Years	Club	Games	Goals
2017–2018	Sion	29	10
2018–2020	RB Leipzig	35	2
2020–2021	Hertha BSC	39	12
2021–2023	Atlético Madrid	40	6
2023	Wolverhampton Wanderers(loan)	17	2
2023–2025	Wolverhampton Wanderers	65	27
2025–	Manchester United	38	11
2021–	Brazil (national team)	28	4

League games and goals for each club; Atlético rows are highlighted.

Quick answers

How many games did Matheus Cunha play for Atlético Madrid?

Matheus Cunha played 40 league games for Atlético de Madrid and scored 6 league goals (2021–2023).

Facts from Wikipedia · Wikidata · ESPN. Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0.