Matheus Magalhães scouting report: what does Braga’s record keeper offer at the Marakana?
| Mevki | Goalkeeper |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | Crvena Zvezda |
| Uyruk | Brazil / Portugal |
| Yaş | 34 |
| Doğum | 29.03.1992 |
| Boy | 1.90 m |
| Ayak | Right |
| Piyasa Değeri | €2.00m |
| Sözleşme | 30.06.2028 |
| Rol | Ball-Playing No.1 |
Overview
Matheus Lima Magalhães, born 29 March 1992 in Belo Horizonte and a Portuguese citizen since 2020, became Braga’s record appearance-maker in goal with 365+ games over 11 seasons. After a spring 2025 Ajax loan (9 games, man of the match on debut) he joined Crvena Zvezda in June 2025 for €1.2m.
First Zvezda season: ~25 league games / 2,250 minutes (7.17 FotMob average); in the Europa League 10 games, 8 conceded, 5 clean sheets, 24 saves. The team completed the double.
A 34-year-old keeper carries a short window, but the goalkeeper age curve runs differently — the three-year contract to 2028 shows the club has done that math.
Career and 2025-26
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2014 | América Mineiro | 63 apps, Série B |
| 2014-2025 | Braga | 365+ apps — club keeper record; 2 Taça de Portugal, 2 League Cups |
| 02-06.2025 | Ajax (loan) | 9 apps |
| 06.2025- | Crvena Zvezda | €1.2m, 3 years |
| İstatistik | Değer | Persentil |
|---|---|---|
| League apps (approx) | 25 | — |
| Minutes | 2250 | — |
| Match rating | 7.17 | 72 |
| UEL apps | 10 | — |
| UEL clean sheets | 5 | — |
| UEL saves | 24 | — |
Style and Assessment
A modern ball-playing No.1: 89% long-ball accuracy widens the distribution repertoire, and his sweeper rating (80/100, FotMob) covers the space behind the line. Portuguese-school box command is valuable in the Superliga’s set-piece-heavy game.
| Strengths | Development Areas |
|---|---|
| 89% long-ball accuracy — a distribution weapon | 34 — short window |
| 5 UEL clean sheets in 10 | League clean-sheet count unverified |
| 365-game Braga consistency | No resale value |
Fit and Cost
The transfer angle is narrow: at 34 he only fits a 1-2 year ready-solution model. The €1.2m fee is already amortised by one double-winning season. The file’s main use is as the level bar when scouting keepers out of the Superliga.
Verdict
The data set confirms a strong No.1; age 34 keeps the file open only for clubs with a short-term goalkeeper need.
Worth a low-fee conversation for a 1-2 year ready solution; absent from any long-term projection.
FAQ
Who is Matheus Magalhães?
A Brazilian goalkeeper born 29 March 1992; Braga’s record keeper, at Crvena Zvezda since June 2025.
His Europa League numbers this season?
10 games, 8 conceded, 5 clean sheets, 24 saves.
Has he played international football?
No; he expressed a wish to play for Portugal but has not been called up.
When does his contract expire?
30 June 2028.
Sources
GEGEN SCORE blends technical (20%), tactical (20%), mental (20%), physical (15%), potential (15%) and risk (10%, inverse-weighted) components into one editorial rating; it is a comparison tool, not a transfer decision by itself. Bio data verified against independent open sources. Last updated: 27 July 2026.
