Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha is too good for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the fact that he does not seem to care about that assessment is what makes him genuinely admirable. The Brazilian forward has established himself as the most important and creative player at Molineux with technical quality, vision, and a goalscoring ability from multiple positions that would be coveted at any club in the Premier League. His performances have attracted interest from the usual suspects, but his commitment to Wolves has been unwavering — either because he genuinely loves the club or because he is too busy enjoying his football to answer the phone.

Cunha’s game is characterised by the kind of Brazilian flair that makes purists weep with joy: close control in impossible spaces, clever movement that defenders cannot track, and moments of individual brilliance that change matches in an instant. He plays as a central striker, a second striker, or an attacking midfielder with equal effectiveness, giving his manager tactical flexibility that a club of Wolves’ resources should not theoretically possess. His ability to create chances is as impressive as his goalscoring record, and the entire Wolves attacking system revolves around his capacity to produce something from nothing.

For Australian fans, Cunha is the most watchable player at Molineux and one of the most enjoyable footballers in the entire division. His flair, his audacity, and his refusal to play the percentages make him the kind of player you follow regardless of club allegiance.

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With 70 appearances and 20 goals, Cunha’s record is outstanding for a player at a club battling in the lower half of the table. The Brazilian is the key to Wolves’ 2025-26 survival and any ambitions beyond it, and his presence alone elevates the squad by several percentage points. Lose Cunha, and Wolves lose their identity. Keep him, and anything becomes possible.

VS — Chief sports columnist, australiafootball.com