Darwin Matheus Explained

Darwin Matheus
Fullname:Darwin Daniel Matheus Tovar
Birth Date:9 April 2001
Birth Place:Barinas, Venezuela
Height:1.65m (05.41feet)
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Istra 1961
Clubnumber:15
Youthclubs1:Zamora
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Zamora
Caps1:50
Goals1:11
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Atlanta United 2
Caps2:59
Goals2:9
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Istra 1961
Caps3:24
Goals3:3
Club-Update:12:35, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

Darwin Daniel Matheus Tovar (born 9 April 2001) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Croatian Football League side NK Istra 1961.

Club career

Born in Barinas, Matheus began his career with Primera División side Zamora. He made his professional debut for the club on 2 September 2018 against Zulia in the league. He came on as a 66th minute substitute for Enderson Abreu as Zamora won 2–1.[1] On 24 September, Matheus scored his first professional goal against Deportivo Anzoátegui. His 54th minute goal was the only one for Zamora in a 1–2 defeat.[2] Despite just appearing in nine matches during the 2018 season, Matheus still earned his first title when Zamora won the Primera División that season.

On 1 April 2021, Matheus was announced as a member of Atlanta United 2.[3]

On 14 December 2022, Matheus signed a contract with Croatian side Istra 1961.[4]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Zamora2018Venezuelan Primera División9220112
2019Venezuelan Primera División2248200246
2020Venezuelan Primera División1950020215
Total5011102206213
Career total5011102206213

Honours

Zamora team

2018

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zamora 2–1 Zulia . Soccerway.
  2. Web site: Zamora 1-2 Deportivo Anzoátegui . Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Atlanta United 2 acquires four players . Atlanta United 2 . Atlanta United Communications . 3 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Welcome Darwin Matheus . Facebook . NK Istra . 14 December 2022.