David Mateus
| Date of birth | February 7, 1980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Lisbon | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Diogo Mateus (twin) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing Centre | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2003-2010 |  Portugal |
33 | (20) |
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| Portugal |
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David Mateus (born 7 February 1980) is a Portuguese rugby union footballer. A member of Belenenses squad, his position in the field is as a wing or center.
Born in Lisbon, Mateus has a twin brother, Diogo Mateus, with whom he played in the 2008 Hong Kong Sevens as part of the Portugal national rugby union team.[1] He was present at the "Lobos" squad that entered the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals where he played in the matches against Scotland[2] and Italy.[3] He currently holds 24 caps for Portugal, with 4 tries scored, 20 points in aggregate.
References
- ↑ "International Rugby Board - NEWS". International Rugby Board. 18 March 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ↑ Turnbull, Simon (10 September 2007). "Scotland 56 Portugal 10: Lamont too strong for plucky Portugal". London: The Independent. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ↑ Harlow, Phil (19 September 2007). "Italy v Portugal as it happened". BBC News. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
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