Yan Matheus has been announced as a new player for Kashima Antlers, joining from Qatar FC. This is the Brazilian attacker's second period of playing in Japan, having previously played for Yokohama Marinos between 2022 and 2025, a period where he won the J.League and the Japanese Supercup. The former Palmeiras, Vitória, and Sport player expressed his happiness at returning to a country he likes and joining a club with a great history. He mentioned the importance of Brazilians at the club and stated his desire to add to the club's history with his own accomplishments.