Marquinhos facts for kids
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Marquinhos with Paris Saint-Germain in 2024
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| Full name | Marcos Aoás Corrêa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 14 May 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2011 | Corinthians | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Corinthians | 14 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | → Roma (loan) | 16 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Roma | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013– | Paris Saint-Germain | 312 | (26) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Brazil U17 | 14 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Brazil U20 | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Brazil U23 | 6 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013– | Brazil | 99 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:45, 17 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:18, 11 June 2025 (UTC) |
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Marcos Aoás Corrêa (born on May 14, 1994), known as Marquinhos, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back and is the captain for both his club, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Brazil national team. Many people consider him one of the best centre-backs in the world.
Marquinhos started his football journey at Corinthians in Brazil. After winning the 2012 Copa Libertadores with them, he moved to Roma in Italy. In July 2013, he joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in France. He became a key player for PSG, especially after 2016. He helped PSG reach the 2020 UEFA Champions League final. After his teammate Thiago Silva left in August 2020, Marquinhos became the team's captain.
In 2025, Marquinhos led PSG to their first-ever Champions League title. They beat Inter 5–0 in the final, completing a historic "treble" (winning three major trophies in one season). With PSG, Marquinhos has won a record 10 Ligue 1 titles and 14 domestic cups. He has played over 450 games for the club, more than any other player in PSG's history.
Marquinhos first played for the senior Brazil national team in 2013. He was part of the Under-21 team that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament. He also played in the 2015 Copa América and Copa América Centenario. In 2016, he won a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He has played in two FIFA World Cups (2018 and 2022) and three more Copas América (2019, 2021, and 2024). He helped Brazil win the 2019 Copa América title.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting at Corinthians
Marquinhos joined the youth team of Corinthians when he was just eight years old in 2002. He first joined the senior team for a match in January 2012. His professional debut was on February 18, 2012, playing a full game for Corinthians.
He played eight games in the state championship that season. He also played six games in the national championship. Marquinhos was a substitute when Corinthians won the 2012 Copa Libertadores Finals, a very important South American club competition.
Moving to Roma
In July 2012, Marquinhos moved to the Italian club Roma. He first joined on a one-year loan. He made his debut for Roma on September 16, 2012. His coach, Zdeněk Zeman, soon paired him with fellow Brazilian Leandro Castán in central defense.
Marquinhos played 26 league games in his only season with Roma. He also played in the Coppa Italia final in May 2013, where Roma lost 1–0 to their city rivals Lazio.
Joining Paris Saint-Germain
First Seasons: 2013–2015
On July 19, 2013, Marquinhos signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This transfer cost €31.45 million, which was a very high fee for a young player at the time.
He scored his first goal for PSG in his official debut on September 17, 2013, in a Champions League match against Olympiacos. Five days later, he played his first Ligue 1 game. He scored his first league goal for PSG on September 28. Marquinhos continued to score important goals in the Champions League. He was also a substitute when PSG won the Coupe de la Ligue final in April 2014. PSG also won the league title that season.
In the 2014–15 season, Marquinhos helped PSG win the 2014 Trophée des Champions. He scored his first goal of the season in September 2014. In March 2015, he signed a new contract with PSG until 2019. He played a key role as PSG won their third straight league title in May 2015. They also won the Coupe de France final, completing a domestic treble.
Becoming a Regular: 2015–2017
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At the start of the 2015–16 season, Marquinhos was often a substitute because of the strong partnership between Thiago Silva and David Luiz in defense. However, he scored his first goal of the season in March 2016 in a cup quarter-final. He played in the 2016 Coupe de la Ligue Final and the 2016 Coupe de France Final, helping PSG win both trophies. This meant PSG won all four domestic trophies for the second year in a row.
For the 2016–17 season, Marquinhos started playing more often. This was because David Luiz was sold, and a new manager, Unai Emery, joined the team. Marquinhos scored his first goal of the season in February 2017 against rivals Marseille. He also scored in the Coupe de France semi-finals and played in the 2017 Coupe de France Final, which PSG won.
Domestic Success and Captaincy: 2017–2021
Marquinhos continued to be a vital player for PSG in the 2017–18 season. He helped the team win the 2017 Trophée des Champions. PSG won all four domestic competitions that season.
In August 2020, Marquinhos scored a crucial late goal against Atalanta in the Champions League quarter-finals. This helped PSG win 2–1 and move forward. He scored again in the semi-finals against RB Leipzig, leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League final. PSG lost the final 1–0 to Bayern Munich.
On September 15, 2020, Marquinhos was named the new club captain of PSG, taking over from Thiago Silva. In January 2021, he played his 300th game for PSG. This made him one of the top ten players with the most appearances for the club.
Breaking Records: 2022–2024
On May 19, 2023, Marquinhos signed a new contract with PSG until June 2028. If he stays, it will be his fifteenth year at the club. On April 6, 2024, he played his 435th match for PSG, matching Jean-Marc Pilorget's record for most appearances.
Just four days later, he broke the record by playing his 436th match against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Historic Treble: 2024–25 Season
Marquinhos had a fantastic 2024–25 season. On February 1, 2025, he played his 100th Champions League match. A month later, he scored his first goal of the season.
Marquinhos captained PSG to their first-ever Champions League title. They won the final 5–0 against Inter Milan. This victory completed a historic "continental treble" for PSG, as they had already won the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.
International Career
Youth Teams and First Senior Caps
Marquinhos played for Brazil's Under-17 team in 2011, helping them win the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship. He also played in the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
In October 2013, Marquinhos was called up to the Brazil senior team for the first time. He made his debut on November 17, 2013, in a friendly match against Honduras.
He also played for Brazil's Under-21 team in the 2014 Toulon Tournament. He scored a goal in the final against France, helping Brazil win the tournament.
Olympic Gold and Copa América
Marquinhos was part of the Brazilian squad for the 2015 Copa América. He made his competitive debut in the final group match against Venezuela. In 2016, he was selected for the Copa América Centenario.
Later in 2016, he was part of the Brazil team that hosted the Olympic football tournament. In the semi-final against Honduras, he scored a goal in a 6–0 win. Brazil went on to win the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics.
World Cup and Copa América Victory
Marquinhos captained Brazil for the first time on October 10, 2017, in a 3–0 win over Chile. Brazil had already qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In May 2018, he was named in Brazil's squad for the World Cup in Russia. He scored his first international goal in September 2018 in a friendly match against El Salvador.
In May 2019, Marquinhos was included in Brazil's squad for the 2019 Copa América held in Brazil. He played in the semi-finals against Argentina. On July 7, he started in Brazil's 3–1 win over Peru in the final, helping Brazil win the title.
In October 2020, Marquinhos scored his first goal in a competitive match for Brazil during a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. The next month, he earned his 50th cap for Brazil.
Recent Tournaments: 2021 Copa América and 2022 World Cup
On June 14, 2021, Marquinhos scored Brazil's first goal in their opening match of the 2021 Copa América against Venezuela. On July 10, he played in the final, where Brazil lost 1–0 to rivals Argentina.
In November 2022, Marquinhos was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In Brazil's quarter-final match against Croatia, the game went to a penalty shootout. Marquinhos took Brazil's fourth penalty but hit the goalpost, which led to Brazil's loss.
Playing Style
Marquinhos mainly plays as a central defender. However, he can also play as a right-back or in the defensive midfield. He is known for being quick, smart, and good at predicting plays. He is also good with the ball, calm under pressure, and can pass well. These skills help him stop attacks and start new plays from the back.
When he joined Roma, Marquinhos described himself as a fast player who wins back many balls. He said he could influence a game by starting attacks from defense. He looked up to Thiago Silva as his role model. Marquinhos has also worked on his strength and timing to make up for his average height for a defender.
In January 2014, a British newspaper called The Observer named Marquinhos as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe. They said he had the right attitude and talent to succeed.
Personal Life
In May 2015, Marquinhos got engaged to Brazilian singer Carol Cabrino. He proposed to her under the Eiffel Tower. They got married in June 2016. Their first daughter was born in November 2017. Their second child was born in December 2019, and their third in April 2022.
During a match in March 2021, Marquinhos' parents were involved in a robbery incident at their home.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Corinthians | 2012 | Série A | 6 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| Roma | 2012–13 | Serie A | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 30 | 0 | |||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 5 |
| 2014–15 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 2 | ||
| 2015–16 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 2 | ||
| 2016–17 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4 | ||
| 2017–18 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 2 | ||
| 2018–19 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | ||
| 2019–20 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 6 | ||
| 2020–21 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 6 | |||
| 2021–22 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 5 | |||
| 2022–23 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2 | |||
| 2023–24 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 | |||
| 2024–25 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 3 | |||
| Total | 312 | 26 | 38 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 107 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 491 | 41 | ||
| Career total | 344 | 26 | 42 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 107 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 535 | 41 | ||
International Appearances
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Brazil | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 99 | 7 | |
- Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Marquinhos goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 11 September 2018 | FedExField, Landover, United States | 29 |  El Salvador |
5–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 9 October 2020 | Neo Química Arena, São Paulo, Brazil | 48 |  Bolivia |
1–0 | 5–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3. | 13 June 2021 | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil | 54 |  Venezuela |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2021 Copa América |
| 4. | 7 October 2021 | Estadio Olímpico de la UCV, Caracas, Venezuela | 61 | Venezuela |
1–1 | 3–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5. | 23 September 2022 | Stade Océane, Le Havre, France | 70 |  Ghana |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 6. | 20 June 2023 | Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal | 78 |  Senegal |
2–3 | 2–4 | Friendly |
| 7. | 12 September 2023 | Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru | 80 |  Peru |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours and Awards
Corinthians
- Copa Libertadores: 2012
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- Coupe de France: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24, 2024–25
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20
- Trophée des Champions: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- UEFA Champions League: 2024–25
Brazil U17
- South American Under-17 Football Championship: 2011
Brazil U23
Brazil
- Copa América: 2019
Individual Awards
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25
- UEFA Champions League Squad/Team of the Season: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2024–25
- Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2021
Images for kids
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Marquinhos holding his gold medal from the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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See also
In Spanish: Marcos Aoás Corrêa para niños
