Marques (footballer, born 1973) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marques Batista de Abreu | ||
| Date of birth | February 12, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Guarulhos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.74 m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1993 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1993–1995 | Corinthians | 37 | (9) |
| 1996 | Flamengo | 19 | (4) |
| 1997 | São Paulo | 0 | (0) |
| 1997–2002 | Atlético Mineiro | 139 | (49) |
| 2003 | Vasco da Gama | 11 | (1) |
| 2003–2005 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 59 | (25) |
| 2005 | Atlético Mineiro | 30 | (10) |
| 2006–2007 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 31 | (2) |
| 2008–2010 | Atlético Mineiro | 23 | (4) |
| National team | |||
| 1994–2002 | Brazil | 13 | (4) |
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Marques Batista de Abreu (born February 12, 1973), known simply as Marques, is a former Brazilian striker. A striker is a football player whose main job is to score goals. Marques was known for his skill and ability to help his team win games.
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Marques: A Football Star
Marques was born in Guarulhos, Brazil. He became a professional football player and played for many famous clubs in Brazil and Japan. He was a very important player for his teams, often scoring goals or helping his teammates score.
Early Days and Club Career
Marques started his football journey in Brazil. He played for big clubs like Corinthians, Flamengo, São Paulo, and Atlético Mineiro. He spent a lot of his career at Atlético Mineiro, where he was a fan favorite.
Playing in Japan
In 2003, Marques moved to Japan to play for Nagoya Grampus Eight. He quickly became a key player there. In the J1 League that year, he was ranked second for the most assists, which means he helped his teammates score goals 10 times! Only one other player had more assists than him. Marques also formed a great team with another Brazilian player, Ueslei, who scored the most goals in the J1 League that season. After Nagoya, he also played for Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
Playing for Brazil
Marques also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played 13 games for his country between 1994 and 2002, scoring 4 goals. Playing for Brazil is a big achievement for any football player.
Trophies and Awards
Marques won many important titles throughout his career with different clubs.
- Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1995
- Copa do Brasil: 1995
- Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 1996
- Copa de Oro: 1996
- Atlético Mineiro
- Copa Conmebol: 1997
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1999, 2000, 2010
- Vasco da Gama
- Campeonato Carioca: 2003
He also received individual awards for his great performances:
- J1 League Best Eleven: 2004 (This means he was chosen as one of the best players in the Japanese league)
- Minas Gerais state league's top scorer: 1998
- Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 1999, 2001 (This is a prestigious award for the best players in Brazil)
Life After Football
Marques retired from playing football in 2010. After his football career, he decided to get involved in politics. He planned to run for a political office with the Brazilian Labour Party.
See also
In Spanish: Marques Batista de Abreu para niños
