Matheus Dória is a commanding Brazilian central defender who plays for the giants São Paulo Futebol Clube. A product of the Botafogo academy, Dória was once considered one of Brazil's most promising defensive prospects, earning a high-profile move to Europe with Marseille at a young age. Standing 189 cm tall and physically powerful, he excels in duels and is a threat from set-pieces. His career has seen ups and downs, with loan spells back in Brazil before finding a stable home at Santos and later securing a move to São Paulo. He was part of the Santos team that won the Campeonato Paulista, adding a state title to his resume. Now at São Paulo, Dória looks to fulfill his early promise, offering a blend of physicality and ball-playing ability from the back. He is a defender with the pedigree and tools to dominate at the highest level.