Matheus França
Matheus França de Oliveira (born 1 April 2004) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Club career

Early career
França arrived at Flamengo at the age of 12, after being one of the highlights of Olaria. At Flamengo youth team he has been considered, alongside Lázaro, one of the club's greatest young players after Vinícius Júnior. Flamengo
França debuted in the Flamengo's professional team on 6 December 2021 in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match against Santos at Maracanã Stadium, he replaced Éverton Ribeiro on the 78th minute. He had a €200 million release clause in his Flamengo contract. On 25 January 2022, Flamengo extented França's contract until 30 April 2027. On 23 February 2023, França extended his contract with Flamengo until 31 December 2028. Crystal Palace
On 1 August 2023, it was reported that Flamengo negotiated França's potential transfer to English club Crystal Palace, for a reported fee around €20m (about R$104 million), plus €5m in bonuses. On 5 August, França joined Crystal Palace on a five-year contract. International career
França has played internationally for Brazil at under-16 level with six appearances. França has been called-up to the represent Brazil U20 at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship, but Flamengo asked for his release to play in the FIFA Club World Cup. Career statistics

Honours
Flamengo
Copa Libertadores: 2022
Copa do Brasil: 2022

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2004 births
Living people
Brazilian men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
CR Flamengo footballers
Copa Libertadores-winning players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city)
Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Premier League players
Crystal Palace F.C. players
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in England
Expatriate men's footballers in England