Mateo Flores Lozano (born 7 April 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club FC Arouca.

Career Born in Valencina de la Concepción, Seville, Andalusia, Flores joined Real Betis' youth sides in 2015, aged 11. He spent a year on loan at Calavera CF, before making his senior debut with the reserves on 9 April 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Santiago van der Putten in a 4–1 Segunda Federación away routing of CD Utrera.

On 3 August 2023, Flores renewed his contract with the Verdiblancos until 2025. On 19 October of the following year, after establishing himself as a regular starter for the B's, he made his first team – and La Liga – debut, replacing Aitor Ruibal in a 2–1 away win over CA Osasuna.

On 26 July 2025, Flores moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Primeira Liga side FC Arouca on a one-year loan deal. On 19 June 2026, his buyout clause was activated and he signed a permanent three-year contract with the club.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCopa del ReyEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBetis B2022–23Segunda Federación10———102023–24Segunda Federación330——403702024–25Primera Federación200———200Total540——40580Betis2024–25La Liga604070—170Arouca (loan)2025–26Primeira Liga12000——120Arouca2026–27Primeira Liga0000——00Career total600407040870

Honours Betis UEFA Conference League runner-up: 2024–25

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