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| Marquinhos | |
|---|---|
| Name | Marquinhos |
| Fullname | Marcos Aoás Corrêa |
| Birth date | 14 May 1994 |
| Birth place | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Centre-back, defensive midfielder |
| Currentclub | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Youthyears | 2002–2012 |
| Youthclubs | Corinthians |
| Senioryears | 2012–2013; 2013–2013; 2013– |
| Seniorclubs | Corinthians; AS Roma; Paris Saint-Germain |
| Nationalyears | 2011–2013; 2012; 2013– |
| Nationalteams | Brazil U17; Brazil U20; Brazil |
Marquinhos is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and occasional defensive midfielder. He emerged from the youth system of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and rose to prominence with AS Roma before establishing himself at Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. Internationally, he has represented Brazil national football team at youth and senior levels, featuring in major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and Copa América.
Born in São Paulo in 1994, Marquinhos joined the academy of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista at an early age and progressed through teams associated with São Paulo’s football infrastructure, including ties to Centro de Treinamento Joaquim Grava and regional youth competitions. He played in youth tournaments against clubs such as Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Santos FC, and São Paulo FC, attracting attention from scouts from European football clubs including representatives from AS Roma and FC Barcelona. During his youth tenure he trained under coaches connected to Corinthians’ development program and participated in national youth selections organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Marquinhos made his professional debut for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista in 2012, appearing in fixtures against opponents such as Santos FC and Fluminense FC in competitions organized by the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. His performances prompted a transfer to AS Roma in 2013, where he featured in matches against Juventus F.C., SS Lazio, and A.C. Milan in Serie A and cup competitions. Later in 2013 he signed for Paris Saint-Germain F.C., continuing his development alongside teammates from clubs like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, and Chelsea F.C. while competing against Olympique de Marseille, AS Monaco FC, and Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. At PSG he won multiple domestic titles and played in UEFA Champions League campaigns, facing European sides such as FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Manchester City F.C., and Liverpool F.C.. His club career has included matches in Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des Champions, and continental fixtures organized by UEFA.
Marquinhos represented Brazil at youth level for Brazil national under-17 football team and Brazil national under-20 football team, participating in tournaments with opponents from CONMEBOL and intercontinental youth fixtures. He earned his senior debut for Brazil national football team in 2013 and was selected for squads in major competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and Copa América, competing against national teams including Argentina national football team, Germany national football team, France national football team, and Belgium national football team. He contributed to Brazil’s campaigns under managers linked to the Brazilian Football Confederation, participating in qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup and friendlies organized by CONMEBOL and FIFA.
Primarily a centre-back, Marquinhos has been deployed as a defensive midfielder and has been compared stylistically to players from Brazil national football team traditions and European defensive schools such as those represented by Italy national football team and France national football team. Analysts from outlets covering UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 have praised his tackling, positional sense, ball-playing ability, and composure under pressure, drawing comparisons with defenders from Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. Coaches at Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and national team staff have highlighted his leadership qualities, and he has received recognition from organizations awarding seasonal honors in Ligue 1 and continental competitions.
Club He has accumulated appearances and goals across competitions including Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Serie A, Ligue 1, UEFA Champions League, Coupe de France, and domestic cup competitions for his clubs: Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, AS Roma, and Paris Saint-Germain F.C..
International For the Brazil national football team he has registered caps and goals in friendlies, FIFA World Cup finals and qualifiers, and Copa América tournaments, competing against national sides such as Argentina national football team, Colombia national football team, Uruguay national football team, and Chile national football team.
With club sides he has won domestic league titles and cups in France and domestic trophies in Brazil and competed in later stages of the UEFA Champions League. Individually, he has received seasonal acknowledgments in Ligue 1 and selection to tournament teams in international competitions under the auspices of FIFA and CONMEBOL. He has been part of Brazil squads achieving notable results in Copa América and FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns.
Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:Brazilian footballers Category:Association football defenders Category:Paris Saint-Germain F.C. players