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This content is verified. As of April 27, 2026, Matheus Nunes has indeed transitioned into a key right-back for Manchester City after initially struggling to secure a place in midfield. Manager Pep Guardiola recently hailed him as 'one of the best right-backs in the world' following City's FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton on April 26, 2026.
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🚨🚨Huge praise for Matheus Nunes. He struggled in midfield when he first arrived. But since converting to right-back, he's gone from strength to strength 💪 ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: WEB Title: 🚨🚨Huge praise for Matheus Nunes. He struggled in midfield when he first arrived. But since converting to right-back, he's gone from strength to strength 💪
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- verified: Matheus Nunes is receiving huge praise.
On April 26 and 27, 2026, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola publicly praised Nunes, calling him 'one of the best right-backs in the world' and 'Mr. Reliable' after his performance against Southampton. - verified: He struggled in midfield when he first arrived at Manchester City.
Nunes' first season (2023/24) was widely characterized as 'first-season syndrome,' where he struggled for consistency and only made seven Premier League starts in his natural midfield position. - verified: He has converted to the right-back position.
Starting in early 2025, Guardiola began deploying Nunes as a right-back. By the 2025/26 season, he became the team's first-choice in that position following the departure of Kyle Walker. - verified: He has gone from strength to strength since the conversion.
Nunes has made 44 appearances in the 2025/26 season, providing 5 assists and becoming a statistical leader in touches and ball carries for Manchester City.
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- evrimagaci.org — evrimagaci.org
- portugoal.net — portugoal.net
- readmancity.com — readmancity.com
- Pep Guardiola explains why Matheus Nunes is 'one of the best right-backs in the world' — Read Man City
- Guardiola: Nunes 'one of the best right-backs in the world' — The Football Faithful
- Matheus Nunes - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
- Matheus Nunes admits to negative reaction to right-back transition — City Xtra
- Matheus Nunes has made the right-back position his own — Esteemed Kompany
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