A decisive 118th-minute goal against Qatar SC in the 2024 Amir Cup final secured Mateus Uribe’s first silverware with Al Sadd. The Colombian central midfielder, born in Medellín on 21 March 1991, has maintained a professional career spanning multiple continents since debuting in the Argentine third division with Deportivo Español.
Early Development and Domestic Success
Uribe honed his skills within the youth academy of Envigado FC in his home country. After his initial professional experience in Buenos Aires, he returned to Colombia to play for Envigado, Deportes Tolima, and Atlético Nacional. During his tenure with Atlético Nacional, he achieved significant success, capturing the 2016 Copa Colombia and the 2017 Torneo Apertura title. These domestic victories solidified his reputation as a reliable midfielder capable of contributing to high-level team performance.
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In August 2017, Uribe transferred to Club América in Mexico. He made an immediate impact in Mexico City, recording 14 goals across all competitions during his debut season. His performance in the 2018 Clausura Liguilla, specifically his brace against Pumas UNAM, helped the club reach the latter stages of the tournament. He earned inclusion in the 2018 Clausura Best XI and was also recognized in the CONCACAF Champions League Best XI.
European Tenure with Porto
Uribe signed a four-year contract with FC Porto in August 2019 for a reported fee of €10 million. Over four seasons in Portugal, he won eight trophies, including two Primeira Liga titles and three Taça de Portugal medals. While his tenure was statistically productive, it saw occasional disciplinary challenges, including a suspension in 2019 and a red card following a headbutting incident against S.C. Braga in February 2021.
International Representation
Uribe earned his first senior cap for the Colombia national team on 25 January 2017 against Brazil. He participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, notably starting against Senegal. During the round of 16 penalty shootout against England, he struck the crossbar. His international career continued through the 2019, 2021, and 2024 editions of the Copa América, the latter of which saw Colombia finish as runners-up to Argentina.
Fast facts
- Born: 21 March 1991, Medellín
- Professional debut: Deportivo Español
- Porto transfer fee: €10 million
- International debut: 25 January 2017
- 2018 World Cup matches played: 3
- Al Sadd contract end: 4 January 2025
- Primary position: Central midfielder
- Citizenship: Colombia
Questions readers ask
Which major trophies did Uribe win with Porto?
He won two Primeira Liga titles, three Taça de Portugal, one Taça da Liga, and two Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira titles.
Did Uribe score for Al Sadd?
Yes, he scored the decisive 118th-minute goal against Qatar SC in the 2024 Amir Cup final.
