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Paulista - A1 · Defender · #16 · Brazil · 31 yrs
Marquinhos is a defender. Marquinhos is a Brazilian international, 31 years old, defender. Marquinhos wears shirt number 16. Marquinhos was born in Uberlândia, Brazil on 1994-05-08. Marquinhos is 175 cm tall and weighs 69 kg. Marquinhos's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Paulista - A1, Catarinense - 1, Alagoano, Copa Do Brasil, and other leagues. Marquinhos's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Marquinhos season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Defender · #16
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-02 | N/A |  Treze TRE |  Marcílio Dias MAR |
| 2024-04-17 | Loan | Marcílio Dias MAR | Treze TRE |
| 2023-12-06 | Free |  ASA ASA | Marcílio Dias MAR |
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Profile as Defender: defensive work. Archetype: Ball-winning midfielder. Season rating 6.9.
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Carlo Ancelotti shared his honest thoughs on Neymar's retirement from Brazil national team, as well as the decision include him in the 2026 World Cup roster: "It was the right decision to call him up." Neymar has officially announced his retirement from international soccer 16 years after making his senior debut in 2010, bringing a defining era in Brazil sports history to a close. Following the news, head coach Carlo Ancelotti reflected on the superstar’s decision to walk away, while defending his choice to include the veteran in his final World Cup roster: “It was the right decision to call him up.“ The 2026 World Cup was always envisioned as Neymar’s final international objective, an ambition so driving that he returned to Santos to escape the European spotlight and rebuild his match fitness. But a heartbreaking Round of 16 exit brought a abrupt end to his time with the Selecao, ushering in a changing of the guard as Ancelotti turns his focus toward a total program rebuild ahead of 2030. Speaking Wednesday with ESPN’s Pedro Ivo Almeida, Ancelotti made it clear that a new chapter has arrived for the five-time World Cup champions: “I think that players like Neymar, who already commented yesterday, and with all due respect to his decision. I believe that in history, one generation ends and another has to come, and it has to be better than the last one.” Addressing Neymar specifically, Ancelotti offered a candid assessment of the frustration surrounding the forward’s physical condition heading into the tournament, particularly the lingering injuries that kept him sidelined for the group stage. “The only thing that bothered me is that Neymar could have prepared himself better during that lead-up period. He could have been ready for game one instead of game four. That was the only disappointing part.“ Neymar Jr #10 of Brazil applauds fans Arriving at training camp with muscle discomfort, an MRI revealed a Grade 2 calf strain that ruled Neymar out of Brazil‘s first two group matches against Morocco and Haiti. Still, Ancelotti praised the star’s professionalism, noting his attitude “was perfect,” highlighting his focus on rehab, support for younger teammates, and work ethic in training. “I think he didn’t contribute on a technical level as it was hoped he could, because he couldn’t. But, in terms of attitude, it was a very positive attitude. I have a lot of affection for him, I thanked him for his attitude, for his behavior, and I think it was the right decision to include him on the 26-man roster,” Ancelotti concluded, maintaining that bringing the veteran to North America was no mistake. Ancelotti hints at further roster turnover Since taking charge in May 2025, Ancelotti has demonstrated a commitment to reshaping Brazil’s national team pool, blending emerging domestic talent with experienced veterans. With Neymar moving on, several other longtime pillars are approaching the end of their international careers; while a select few will be retained to provide veteran leadership, others will be phased out entirely. While developing young talent remains the cornerstone of the 2030 cycle, Ancelotti confirmed that a select group of leaders will remain in the fold: “Some of these will be there, obviously. Marquinhos, for example. Alisson, we’ll see. Obviously, we have to look at the young goalkeepers, because there are young goalkeepers who are already playing in the Campeonato Brasileiro, and other very young ones who are playing who could be there.” When asked specifically about stalwarts like Casemiro, Danilo, and Alex Sandro, whose international careers may have reached their natural conclusion in North America, Ancelotti didn’t mince words. “I think so. It is a period that is coming to an end. Obviously, we have to thank all of them, and I have a lot of affection for all of them. But I think the idea that a player over 30 is done means that we have to think about the future,” the Italian stated.
Brazil will be without a heavyweight defensive anchor for the 2026 World Cup, as Real Madrid center-back Éder Militão has been ruled out of the tournament in North America. Brazil embarks on its 2026 World Cup campaign with a singular mission: to secure a historic sixth star for its crest. However, the Seleção will have to navigate the tournament without one of their primary defensive pillars. Real Madrid center-back Eder Militao will not be on the plane to represent his country in North America. The 28-year-old defender suffered a severe recurrence of a left hamstring injury (biceps femoris) after the surgical scar from a previous injury—originally sustained in December 2025 against Celta Vigo—reopened, forcing him to undergo corrective surgery. The critical blow occurred on April 21, 2026, during a La Liga match against Alaves. Days after limping off the pitch, Militao traveled to Finland, where he underwent successful surgery. However, with an estimated rehabilitation timeline of five months, his World Cup dreams were prematurely shattered. Militao was projected to be a foundational piece for Brazil under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. In his absence, the Italian manager will probably lean on Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes as the starting center-backs, with Bremer, Léo Pereira, and Roger Ibañez as backup options. Eder Militao of Brazil controls the ball during a friendly between Brazil and Senegal. (Getty Images) Militao and a concerning injury history The world-class defender has faced a deeply frustrating and grueling battle with injuries over the past three seasons with Real Madrid. During the 2023/24 campaign, Militao was limited to just 13 appearances due to a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, that sidelined him from representing Brazil during the entire CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. The following year brought even more hardship. The defender was available for just 18 matches after sustaining another major knee injury—a ruptured ACL accompanied by meniscus damage in his right leg in November 2024. The setback forced him to miss the vast majority of Real Madrid’s domestic campaign and their UEFA Champions League run. Hoping for a fresh start in the 2025/26 season, Militao managed 21 appearances and scored two goals. However, his body broke down once again mid-season. He first suffered a torn muscle fiber in December, and shortly after working his way back onto the pitch, the fatal hamstring recurrence against Alaves put a definitive, heartbreaking end to his season and his 2026 World Cup aspirations.
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil took care of business with a 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while Ziko found the net for the African team. The match was entertaining from the opening whistle. Brazil came out looking to control possession and dictate the tempo, while Egypt focused on staying compact defensively and taking advantage of the pace of their attackers. In that context, Bruno Guimaraes scored the opener in the early minutes after winning the ball near the opposing box and finishing with a precise strike. However, the African side did not lose confidence and found the equalizer shortly afterward when Marquinhos made a costly mistake with a short pass that was intercepted by Ziko. The winger found himself one-on-one with Alisson and made no mistake. In the following minutes, Brazil created clear chances through Vinicius and Igor Thiago but were unable to convert. In the second half, Carlo Ancelotti changed almost the entire lineup, looking to protect his key players while also giving valuable minutes to the rest of the squad. The changes paid off immediately, as Endrick, one of the substitutes introduced at halftime, scored on Brazil’s first attack of the second half. In the remaining minutes, the South American side focused on protecting its lead and avoiding unnecessary risks, given how close the World Cup opener is. Egypt looked for an equalizer after the introduction of Mohamed Salah, but they were unable to make the difference. What’s next for Brazil and Egypt? Following the friendly, Brazil will have one week to prepare before opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Next Saturday, they will face Morocco in a Group C matchup. Egypt will have even more time to get ready, as their first match is scheduled for Monday, June 15, against Belgium.
Gabriel Magalhaes missed the deciding penalty in the Champions League final, but was quickly comforted by compatriot Marquinhos. The post Marquinhos reveals encouraging message to Brazil team-mate Gabriel after penalty miss appeared first on SoccerNews.
The defining image of Arsenal's Champions League final defeat was Gabriel standing with his head in his hands as he was consoled by Paris St-Germain captain and Brazil team-mate Marquinhos. It was a cruel end to the defender's first European final. It was the first penalty Gabriel had taken for Arsenal, with manager Mikel Arteta revealing the defender had "prepared and trained for this moment".
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