Estoril 
Benfica 
CONFIRMED: Mattheus signs for Sporting.
Sporting beats Benfica to sign Mattheus. Estoril accepts their €2M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Mattheus moving to Benfica.
CONFIRMED: Mattheus signs for Sporting
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Mattheus's transfer to Benfica, as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Benfica has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Mattheus.
- Benfica has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Mattheus (32).
- Benfica has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Mattheus.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team
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Key player as direct competitor
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Many competitors with higher Potential
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Some better competitors for position
Alternatives of Benfica
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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48.4
48.6
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Reko | União de Leiria | €0.3M |
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48.4
52.3
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Ledio Beqja |
 Egnatia
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€0.3M |
|
48.4
50.0
|
Dominik Meisel |
 Wurzburger
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€0.1M |
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48.4
48.8
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Marko Djurisic |
 Mornar
|
€50K |
|
48.4
58.1
|
Paul Pöpperl |
 Rot-Weiss
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€0.3M |
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48.4
61.4
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Nils Ortel |
 Boussu
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€0.3M |
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48.4
48.4
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M. Vidović |
 Borac
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€0.3M |
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48.4
48.4
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Alexander Fransson |
 Norrkoping
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€50K |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Willock | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Joey Veerman | 05-08-2026 | Report | |
| Josip Sutalo | 27-07-2026 | Report | |
| Souza | 27-07-2026 | Report | |
| João Palhinha | 13-07-2026 | Report | |
| Isac Lidberg | 06-05-2026 | Report | |
| Bernardo Silva | 13-04-2026 | Report | |
| Wout Weghorst | 10-04-2026 | Report |
Farense Who is Mattheus?
Mattheus (BRA) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Farense. Mattheus is 32 years old (1994/07/07). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 27. Mattheus has also been used as a box to box midfielder, a deep lying playmaker, an advanced playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Mattheus's current transfer value is between €0.1M and €0.2M. His last transfer was from Tampa to Farense in 2026.
Mattheus latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
