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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Darwin Daniel Matheus Tovar | ||
| Date of birth | 9 April 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Barinas, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Istra 1961 | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Zamora | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Zamora | 50 | (11) |
| 2021–2022 | Atlanta United 2 | 59 | (9) |
| 2023– | Istra 1961 | 24 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:35, 25 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
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.[3]
On 1 April 2021, Matheus was announced as a member of Atlanta United 2.[4]
On 14 December 2022, Matheus signed a contract with Croatian side Istra 1961.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 10 December 2020[3]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Zamora | 2018 | Venezuelan Primera División | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 2 |
| 2019 | Venezuelan Primera División | 22 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 6 | |
| 2020 | Venezuelan Primera División | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 5 | |
| Total | 50 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 13 | ||
| Career total | 50 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 13 | ||
Honours
Zamora team