Marquinhos

Marcos Aoás Corrêa, widely known as Marquinhos, is a distinguished Brazilian professional footballer born on May 14, 1994. He has established himself as a formidable centre-back, currently captaining both the prestigious Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. Renowned for his exceptional skills, Marquinhos is often regarded as one of the finest centre-backs in the world.

Marquinhos began his football journey at Corinthians, where he played a pivotal role in securing the 2012 Copa Libertadores title. His impressive performances led to a transfer to Roma for a fee of three million euros, where he quickly became a regular starter, helping the team reach the Coppa Italia final in his debut season. In July 2013, he made a significant move to Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of thirty-one point four million euros, marking one of the highest transfers for a player under twenty.

Throughout his tenure at PSG, Marquinhos faced challenges, particularly after the arrival of fellow Brazilian David Luiz in 2014. However, he reclaimed his integral role following Luiz's departure in 2016. Notably, he was part of the PSG squad that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2020 and took over as captain after Thiago Silva's exit in August 2020. Under his leadership, PSG achieved their first-ever Champions League title in 2025, defeating Inter with a remarkable five-nil scoreline, completing a historic continental treble.

On the international stage, Marquinhos made his full debut for Brazil in 2013 and was instrumental in the under-21 team's triumph at the 2014 Toulon Tournament. He has represented Brazil in multiple prestigious tournaments, including the Copa América and FIFA World Cups, contributing to the national team's success with a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics and a Copa América title in 2019.