Diogo Mateus

Diogo Pereira Mateus (born Lisbon, February 7, 1980) is a Portuguese rugby union player. He played as a centre.

Diogo Mateus
Date of birth (1980-02-07) February 7, 1980
Place of birthLisboa, Portugal
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Notable relative(s)David Mateus (twin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006 Munster 1 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2010 Portugal 75 (78)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2014–2015 Portugal 8

He came through the ranks at Belenenses (after a stint at "Clube dos TLP"), he was on the books with Heineken Cup champions Munster in the 2006/07 season. He is 1.75 m tall and weighs 93 kg. He has a twin brother David Mateus, who was also a rugby player.

He had 75 caps for Portugal, from 2000 to 2010, scoring 15 tries and 1 penalty, 78 points on aggregate. He was called for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, playing in three games and remaining scoreless.[1]

He was also a notable 7's player, being captain of the Portuguese national Sevens rugby team.

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