Matheus Paquetá


Matheus Tolentino Coelho de Lima, also known as Matheus Paquetá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is the older brother of professional footballer Lucas Paquetá.

Career

Tombense

2019: Loan to Monza

On 23 January 2019, Italian Serie C side Monza announced the signing of Paquetá on a six-month loan from Tombense. He came on as a last-minute substitute in a Coppa Italia Serie C match against Pro Vercelli on 6 February.

2020: Loans to CRB and Joinville

Paquetá was sent on a six-month loan to CRB in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B on 3 June 2020. He left the club without playing a game.
On 18 September, he was sent on loan to Série D club Joinville, once again without featuring in any match.

2020–2021: Return to Tombense

Upon his return to Tombense, Paquetá made his Série C debut during the 2020 season, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute in a 2–0 win over Brusque, on 21 November.

2021: Loans to Boavista and Uberlândia

On 25 June 2021, Paquetá joined Boavista in the Série D on loan. Less than one month later, he moved to fellow-Série D side Uberlândia on loan. Paqueta made his league debut on 24 July, as a starter in a 2–0 win against Águia Negra.

Personal life

Paquetá's mother is of Portuguese descent. His younger brother, Lucas, is also a professional footballer.

Honours

Monza