Matheus Teixeira

About

Brazilian professional soccer player best known for playing as a goalkeeper for clubs such as Rio Ave in Portugal's Premiera Liga. After launching his senior career at Bahia in 2020, he earned recognition for his standout performance in the 2021 Copa do Nordeste by saving crucial penalties to help his team secure the title.

Before Fame

Beginning in 2013, he worked his way up through the Palmeiras youth academy before he moved to Bahia's youth setup in 2019. He earned promotion to Bahia's first team in 2020 and went on to make his senior debut in March 2021 in the Campeonato Baiano.

Trivia

In 2021, he unexpectedly became Bahia's first-choice goalkeeper after the primary options were sidelined due to injury or a positive COVID-19 test result. Though the starting role was not originally intended for him, he rose to the occasion and played a decisive role in leading the team to the Copa do Nordeste final by saving two penalties in the semifinal.

Family Life

He is originally from Brazil.

Associated With

While playing for EC Bahia, he shared the field with teammates such as Germán Conti and Hugo Rodallega.