Charles (footballer, born 1996) explained

Charles
Fullname:Charles Rigon Matos
Birth Date:19 June 1996
Birth Place:Santiago, Brazil
Height:1.87 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Corinthians
Clubnumber:8
Youthclubs1:Santo Ângelo
Youthyears2:2015–2017
Youthclubs2:Internacional
Years1:2015
Caps1:14
Goals1:2
Years2:2017–2019
Clubs2:Internacional
Caps2:31
Goals2:2
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Sport Recife (loan)
Caps3:46
Goals3:3
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Ceará
Caps4:44
Goals4:4
Years5:2021–2024
Clubs5:Midtjylland
Caps5:70
Goals5:5
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Corinthians
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:28 May 2024

Charles Rigon Matos (born 19 June 1996), simply known as Charles, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Corinthians.

Club career

Early career

Born in Santiago, Charles graduated from the youth academy of Santo Ângelo and was promoted to the senior team in 2015. He started the season as an attacking midfielder and later switched to the right back position.[1] [2]

Internacional

On 11 June 2015, Charles moved to Internacional and was assigned to the youth team.[1] In 2016, while playing for Internacional B, he won the Copa FGF.[3] [4]

On 1 February 2017, Charles made his senior debut by coming on as a 39th minute substitute for Anselmo in a 2–1 win against Brasil de Pelotas, in Primeira Liga.[5] Seven days later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 victory against Fluminense, in the same competition.[6]

On 2 March 2017, Charles' contract was extended until 2020.[7]

Sport Recife (loan)

On 16 January 2019, Charles was loaned out to Sport Recife on a one-year contract.[8] [9]

Ceará

Ceará confirmed on 31 December 2019, that they had acquired 50% of Charles' rights for 3 million R$, where the remaining 50% belonged to Internacional.[10]

Midtjylland

In June 2021, Charles signed a five-year contract with Danish Superliga runners-up Midtjylland. Upon signing with the club, he stated that the presence of other Brazilian players in the club – including Paulinho, Evander and Júnior Brumado – created comfort in his choice, as well as the prospect of playing in European competitions.[11] [12] He made his debut for Midtjylland on 24 July 2021, on the second matchday of the 2021–22 season in a game against AaB, coming on as a substitute for Mikael Anderson as Midtjylland won 1–0.[13]

Corinthians

On 24 July 2024, Charles returned to Brazil, joining Corinthians on a four-year deal.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Santo Ângelo2015Gaúcho A2142142
Internacional2017[15] Série B170703131302
2018Série A20500070
Total1901203131372
Sport Recife (loan)2019Série B34212110473
Ceará2020Série A312619090553
2021Série A6010206060210
Total3727111060150763
Midtjylland2021–22Danish Superliga2317190392
2022–23Danish Superliga2002060280
2023–24Danish Superliga2742350347
2024–25Danish Superliga00000000
Total7051142001019
Career total160945426526018127519
Títulos. Superliga Dinamarquesa: 2023-24

Taça da Dinamarca: 2021-22

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Santo Ângelo revela jovens promessas . Santo Ângelo reveals young promises . Peleia FC . 30 January 2019 . pt-BR . 11 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Ex-jogador do Santo Ângelo é promessa no Internacional . Former Santo Angelo player promises at Internacional . Jornal o Revista Mensageiro . 30 January 2019 . pt-BR . 27 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Charles Matos conquista a Super Copa Gaúcha com o Internacional B . Charles Matos wins the Super Gaucho Cup with Internacional B . Radio Santo Ângelo . 30 January 2019 . pt-BR . 21 November 2016.
  4. Web site: Esporte: Santiaguense Charles Rigon Matos poderá atuar no time principal do Internacional . Sport: Santiaguense Charles Rigon Matos could play in the main team of the Internacional . Rafael Nemitz . 30 January 2019 . pt-BR . 11 November 2016.
  5. Web site: Após estreia, Zago freia euforia com Charles: "Comentários eram mentira" . After his debut, Zago braces euphoria with Charles: "Comments were a lie" . Globo Esporte . 31 January 2019 . pt-BR . 3 February 2017.
  6. Web site: Charles decide, Inter vence Flu e assume liderança na Primeira Liga . Charles decides, Inter wins Flu and takes leadership in the Primeira Liga . Globo Esporte . 1 February 2019 . pt-BR . 8 February 2017.
  7. Web site: Inter renova contrato e amplia vínculo com volante Charles até 2020 . Inter renews contract and broadens link with Charles by 2020 . Globo Esporte . 1 February 2019 . pt-BR . 3 February 2017.
  8. Web site: Charles chega ao Recife para assinar com Sport; clube aguarda Athletico liberar Cleberson . Charles arrives in Recife to sign with Sport; club awaits Athletico to free Cleberson . Super Esportes . 1 February 2019 . pt-BR . 13 January 2019.
  9. Web site: Charles é apresentado à imprensa no CT . Charles is presented to the press in the CT . Sport Recife . 1 February 2019 . pt-BR . 16 January 2019.
  10. https://globoesporte.globo.com/ce/futebol/times/ceara/noticia/ceara-anuncia-contratacao-do-volante-charles.ghtml Ceará anuncia contratação do volante Charles
  11. Web site: Jakobsen . Mads . Charles vil være fanfavorit . FC Midtjylland . da-DK . 23 July 2021.
  12. News: Okstrøm . Oliver . Charles: FCM har fået skabt et navn . Tipsbladet.dk . 23 July 2021 . da.
  13. Web site: AaB vs. Midtjylland – 24 July 2021 – Soccerway . int.soccerway.com . 21 January 2022.
  14. Web site: Corinthians contrata volante Charles por quatro temporadas. Corinthians signs midfielder Charles for four seasons. Portuguese. www.corinthians.com.br. 24 July 2024. 24 July 2024.
  15. Web site: Charles . Soccerway . 1 February 2019.