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Matheus Martinelli
Brazilian footballerSTASUBGYRPCurrent Season16015016Season 2023241426138Matheus Martinelli Lima (born 5 October 2001), known as Matheus Martinelli or just Martinelli, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fluminense.
Martinelli is a 22-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder who plays for Fluminense since 2020. He has a market value of €8.00m and his contract expires in 2026.
- Brazil
- Presidente Prudente
- He's An Excellent Playmaker
- His Nickname Is 'Xavinelli'
- He Hates Interviews
- His Dream Is to Move to Europe
- But He's in No Rush to Leave Fluminense
- He's Part of Fluminense's Golden Generation
- He Hopes to Add Goals to His Game
- He Tries to Copy Famous Fluminense Stars
At home at the base of Fluminense's midfield, Martinelli's bread and butter is spraying passes all around the pitch. He likes to sit deep, pick up possession and dictate the tempo of matches - a style of play which has earned him some comparisons to Chelsea and Italy star Jorginho. "Martinelli seems to be 30 years old, with such personality and rea...
His creativity and selflessness has made Martinelli an immediate hit with the Fluminense fanbase, many of whom have started calling him 'Xavinelli' because of similarities with Barcelona icon Xavi. "I was very happy when I saw it on Twitter," Martinelli saidof the nickname. "He is an idol, nothing needs to be said about him, he was a great player. ...
The idea of a player 'doing the talking with their feet' is a bit of a cliche, but in Martinelli's case, it describes him perfectly. He might not have been in the public eye for long, but Martinelli has already gained a reputation as somebody who struggles in front of the media. He rarely does interviews and is usually so uncomfortable that his ans...
Martinelli has never hid his desire to take his career to the next level in Europe. "I believe that every player has a different maturity, some mature faster and others later," he told Esporte News Mundo. "I am very focused on Fluminense because I know if I have a good campaign, the doors will be open. "It is the dream of every player to go to Euro...
While Martinelli clearly plans to head to Europe, it seems as though his biggest goal is to become a legend at Fluminense like iconic striker Fred. "I think about one day becoming an idol like Fred," he admitted. "I have my head in Fluminense and I don’t think about external things now. I want to stay here and play in the Copa Libertadores."
An increased focus on youth development has seen Fluminense bring through some real gems, and Martinelli's generation of players are remembered particularly fondly. Known as the Geração de Ouro, Martinelli was part of an Under-17 side that featured the likes of Watford forward Joao Pedro and current first-team stars Marcos Paulo, Calegari and Luiz ...
Goals will never be a core part of Martinelli's game - he's too focused on passing and creating chances to get on the end of them himself - but that's something he's keen to change. Martinelli is doing a decent job of that so far. He bagged twice in a 3-0 win over Goias in February and managed to grab another goal before the month was over. Don't e...
At Fluminense, academy coaches spend a lot of time trying to instil a winning mentality into their players. "We have a great affection for the victorious career that belonged to Fred, Nenê, Ganso and Egídio," Martinelli revealed. "So, younger people try to mirror them in order to have a very successful career like theirs. "They also teach us a lot ...
- Tom Gott
Martinelli (futebolista) 2 Partidas e gols totais pelos clubes, atualizadas até 8 de novembro de 2023. Matheus Martinelli Lima, mais conhecido como Martinelli ( Presidente Prudente, 5 de outubro de 2001 ), é um futebolista brasileiro que atua como volante. Atualmente, joga pelo Fluminense .
Oct 22, 2012 · Matheus Martinelli, 21, is a CM for Fluminense in Brazil. He’s recently become a starter alongside André in Diniz’ possession-heavy 4-2-3-1. A very dynamic player who’s become a top performer in Brazil since August. Many European clubs should be looking at him, @ManUtd included. pic.twitter.com/Azvktgc8pe. — UtdArena (@UtdArena) October 10, 2022.
May 10, 2001 · Check out the latest domestic and international stats, match logs, goals, height, weight and more for Martinelli playing for Fluminense FC in the Série A, Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
Matheus Last name Martinelli Lima Nationality Brazil Date of birth 5 October 2001 Age 22 Country of birth Brazil Position Midfielder Height 177 cm Weight 75 kg
