Born in Salinas, Minas Gerais, Mateus Henrique was an América Mineiro youth graduate.
He made his first team debut on 25 January 2022, coming on as a second-half substitute for Yan Sasse in a 2–1 Campeonato Mineiro away loss against Caldense.
[1] Back to the under-20s after three more matches with the main squad, Mateus Henrique renewed his contract with Coelho until 2025 on 16 February 2023.
[2] He made his Série A debut on 3 June, starting as a right back in a 2–0 home win over Corinthians.
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