Matheus Pereira has achieved the best goal-scoring record for Cruzeiro, equaling his previous best performance in the Premier League. He scored 11 goals and provided 15 assists in 59 games in the 2024 season. This achievement comes after he scored a goal against Athletico-PR in the Mineirão, bringing his total to 12 goals.
Pereira's performance has also seen him participate in 19 goals for Cruzeiro, tying with Kaio Jorge in the process. He has surpassed his teammate in the Brasileiro's goal-scoring chart, with seven goals to Kaio's six.
The midfielder's impressive form has drawn attention to his ability to adapt to different leagues, having achieved similar success in the Premier League with West Bromwich in the 2020/2021 season.