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K League 1 club FCAnyang has signed a contract extension with Brazilian midfielder Mateus, the team's top contributor to promotion and key playmaker.
On the 15th, Anyang officially announced the re-signing of Mateus, the center of the team's offense, through a press release, stating that it "has secured a stable roster and laid the foundation for a second-half surge."
Mateus, who has signed the extension, expressed through the club: "I am truly happy to continue playing for Anyang. I am very grateful for your trust in me once again. In the future, I want to keep helping the team and continuing to write history." He added, "Anyang is now a very special team to me. I deeply appreciate the love shown by Anyang fans. I will always play for them."
Joining Anyang during the 2024 season, Mateus led the team's offense with his exceptional individual skills and creative play, quickly establishing himself as an ace. Equipped with precise kicking, outstanding pressure-breaking ability, sharp passing, and decisive finishing, he has been a key player capable of playing both as an attacking midfielder and on the flanks.
In his first season with Anyang, Mateus made 36 appearances, contributing 7 goals and 11 assists in a stellar performance that led Anyang to win the K League 2 title and achieve the club's first-ever promotion to K League 1. At the end of the season, he was named the K League 2 Most Valuable Player (MVP), recognized as the league's top player. In the following season, he recorded 10 goals and 5 assists in 35 matches, significantly contributing to Anyang's survival and surprising run as a promoted team.
Continuing his consistent performance on the K League 1 stage, Mateus has also scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in 15 matches this season, currently leading the team in total attacking points. Beyond his on-field performance, he enjoys high trust from both within and outside the squad due to his diligent training attitude and professional demeanor, making him one of the most beloved players among fans.
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