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Player Profile
Marquinhos' leadership is critical for managing Brazil's transition vulnerability.
Tactical Role
Experienced centre-back who organizes Brazil's defensive line. The calm presence needed to manage Brazil's high-line risks.
Bio
Born 1994-05-14 (32)
Birthplace São Paulo
Height 183 cm
Nationality Brazil, Portugal
Positions centre-back
Club Career
Brazil U17
2010 — 2011 Corinthians
2011 — 2012 AS Roma
2012 — 2013 PSG
2013 — present Brazil
2013 — present Brazil U20
2014 — 2014 Brazil U23
2016 — 2016 Iconic Moments
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PSG captain — decade of dominance in Ligue 1 TROPHY MOMENT 2023-24
Captained PSG to multiple Ligue 1 titles and led the defense as one of the most consistent centre-backs in European football.
Why it matters
His leadership and longevity at PSG made him one of the greatest defenders in French league history.
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2022 World Cup penalty miss heartbreak CONTROVERSY 2022
Missed the decisive penalty in Brazil's quarter-final shootout loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup.
Why it matters
A defining moment of Brazil's early elimination and the emotional weight carried by their captain.