List of Famous people born in Mato Grosso, Brazil
Michael Richard Delgado de Oliveira
Michael Richard Delgado de Oliveira, simply known as Michael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Al Hilal as a forward.
Gilmar Mendes
Gilmar Ferreira Mendes is a Brazilian Justice of the Supremo Tribunal Federal, appointed by then President Fernando Henrique Cardoso in 2002. Mendes was also the Chief Justice for the 2008–2010 term and the Attorney General from 2000 to 2002.
Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel
Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel, simply known as Fábio is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Cruzeiro as a goalkeeper.
Rafael Toloi
Rafael Tolói is a Brazilian-Italian professional footballer who plays for and captains Atalanta as a central defender. Tolói, whose great grandparents hailed from Treviso, acquired Italian citizenship in February 2021.
Cláudio Silva
Cláudio Henrique da Silva, better known as Cláudio Silva, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2007, he has also competed for BAMMA and the Super Fight League.
Wanderson Ferreira de Oliveira
Wanderson Ferreira de Oliveira, commonly known as Valdívia, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Avaí.
Jael Ferreira
Jael Ferreira Vieira, simply known as Jael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Ceará.
Diogo Barbosa Medonha
Diogo Barbosa Mendanha, known as Diogo Barbosa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Grêmio as a left back.
Jakelyne Oliveira
Jakelyne de Oliveira Silva is a Brazilian dancer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Brasil 2013 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia. In September 2020 she joined the cast of the reality show A Fazenda.
Vanessa da Mata
Vanessa Sigiane da Mata Ferreira , professionally known as Vanessa da Mata, is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian MPB singer, songwriter, and novelist. She has released four studio albums and the songs "Ai, Ai, Ai", "Boa Sorte/Good Luck" and "Amado" became number-one hits in Brazil.