Matheus Barbosa Teixeira (born 18 August 1994), known as Matheus Barbosa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre midfielder for Botafogo-SP.
Born in São Bernardo do Campo, Barbosa is a graduate of the youth academy of Grêmio and made his professional debut in the 2014 Campeonato Gaúcho, playing two times in the competition.[3] On 2 February, he was loaned out to ABC for the 2014 Campeonato Potiguar.[4] He went on to make seven appearances for the side and returned to his parent club in May.[3] After a short stint with Botafogo SP, Barbosa was loaned out to América RN on 5 May 2015 for the remainder of the season.[5]
In 2016, Barbosa signed with Atlético Tubarão and went on to make 17 appearances with the club in the second tier of Campeonato Catarinense.[6][7] On 23 March 2018, he joined Avaí on a loan deal.[8] Following the side's promotion to Série A, his contract was renewed for one year in December.[9]
Barbosa has been at the under-17 level and has won the 2011 Copa Sudamericano Under-17 with the side.[3]
Avaí