São Paulo gem makes instant impact for CSKA | OneFootball

Matheus Alves, a product of São Paulo’s academy, registered his first goal as a professional for CSKA Moscow on Sunday, according to Arquibancada Tricolor. The 3-1 victory over Dynamo in the Russian Premier League saw the recently signed forward open the scoring, underlining a promising start to his European career.

Alves had only just made the switch from São Paulo to the Russian club before being handed a starting role. The decision to include him in the lineup paid immediate dividends, as he found the net to give CSKA an early advantage. Ultimately, his contribution set the tone for a comfortable win, marking a significant personal milestone.

The 21-year-old had come through the youth ranks at São Paulo, but only now has his name on the scoresheet at senior level. His move abroad was viewed as a natural progression after his development in Brazil, and this early success with CSKA highlights the confidence and adaptability he is bringing to his new environment.

With São Paulo continuing to promote talent from their academy, Alves’ swift adaptation in Russia draws further attention to the club’s ability to nurture players who make an impact in international football. For CSKA, early contributions such as this will be expected to help them contend in a competitive domestic campaign.

(Information from Arquibancada Tricolor.)