Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Marquinhos
Independência · Copa Verde · Midfielder · #0 · Brazil · 29 yrs
Independência · Copa Verde · Midfielder · #0 · Brazil · 29 yrs
Marquinhos plays as a midfielder for Independência. Marquinhos is a Brazilian international, 29 years old, midfielder, currently at Independência. Marquinhos was born in Brazil on 1996-10-10. Marquinhos is 182 cm tall and weighs 80 kg. Marquinhos's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Acreano, Mineiro - 1, Copa Verde, 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.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | Free |  Humaitá |  Trem |
| 2019-11-04 | Free |  Atlético Acreano |  Nova Iguaçu NOV |
Season intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor.
Scaled 0–99 from season output — map to fantasy, comparisons, or scouting cards.
Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
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Despite his disappointing start, Brazil have secured their place in the knockout stage as leaders of the group. With this in mind, they face Japan, looking to make secure their Round of 16 spot. Therefore, a win, a draw, or a loss could significantly affect the knockout bracket. Unlike previous editions, Brazil arrived at the 2026 World Cup surrounded by major doubts about their level. Despite their draw against Morocco, they managed to silence those doubts with two victories to secure first place in their group. As a result, they face Japan today in the Round of 32. Since this is the knockout stage, a win, a draw, or a defeat could significantly affect the bracket for the next round. Japan have become one of the most solid national teams in the tournament. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has managed to implement a very versatile style of play. Therefore, they may not struggle much against Brazil’s attack, as they know how to sit deep defensively. In addition, they excel through their wing-backs, who create space for Daizen Maeda and Ritsu Doan to shine, causing major problems for the opposition’s high press. Brazil have regained their attacking brilliance at the 2026 World Cup. With Vinícius Jr. as their main attacking star, they have managed to break down opposing defenses by dominating possession and pressing their opponents high up the pitch. The double pivot of Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães is key to controlling the midfield, while Gabriel and Marquinhos will be crucial in limiting Japan’s counterattacks, which are usually very efficient. What happens if Brazil win over Japan? In case Brazil secure a victory over Japan, they will immediately secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. With this, Carlo Ancelotti’s team could prove the doubters wrong, emerging once again as a top contenders again. They would face the winner of the tie between Ivory Coast and Norway on July 5. Hajime Moriyasu’s team would post its worst World Cup performance since the 2014 tournament, as it reached the Round of 16 in the previous two editions. Endrick #19 of Brazil after the Haiti game. What happens if Brazil draw to Japan? If Brazil and Japan draw after 90 minutes, they would have to determine the winner of the tie in extra time. Therefore, they would play two 15-minute periods. In case there is still no winner, the match would go to a penalty shootout, where the winner would be decided and would face Ivory Coast or Norway on July 5. What happens if Brazil lose to Japan? A defeat for Brazil against Japan would eliminate them immediately from the 2026 World Cup. With this, Carlo Ancelotti’s team would produce their worst performance in recent years, as from 2006 through 2022 they reached at least the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Hajime Moriyasu’s team would match the performance of their previous two editions. In addition, they would have the chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time.
Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens this Saturday with a matchup between Brazil and Morocco. Perhaps one of the most intriguing games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, at least on paper, will be the Group C opener between Brazil and Morocco this Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The man in charge of officiating the match will be Slavko Vincic. The 46-year-old Slovenian referee brings extensive experience at both the domestic and continental levels. In fact, he has been a FIFA-approved international referee for more than 15 years, dating back to 2010. Throughout his professional career, Vincic has had the opportunity to officiate major competitions. The first of those assignments came at UEFA Euro 2012, followed by UEFA Euro 2020, which was played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the international level, he has also worked several matches during the European World Cup qualifiers for North America 2026. Among them were games involving powerhouses such as Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, and France. His most recent high-profile assignment came during the March playoffs, when Sweden defeated Poland 3-2. Vinicius gestures towards referee Slavko Vincic during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. At the club level, Slavko Vincic has also been entrusted with officiating decisive matches. He took charge of the 2022 UEFA Europa League final involving Eintracht Frankfurt, and in 2024 he was the referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Brazil vs Morocco could be a heated battle This summer will mark Slavko Vincic’s first experience at the world’s biggest soccer tournament. And his start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be anything but easy, as Brazil and Morocco are expected to deliver a tense and highly competitive contest. Given their recent track records and the strength of their respective squads, both teams appear destined to battle for first place in Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti. As a result, Saturday’s match could prove decisive in giving one side a crucial advantage. Adding to that are the contrasting styles of the two teams. During Qatar 2022, Morocco showed they are a physical side that are not afraid of contact when the situation demands it, while also boasting one of the most passionate fan bases in the world. On the other side, Brazil combine the traditional flair associated with their soccer culture with the physical edge required in South American competition. They also feature several high-profile stars, including Vinicius, Raphinha, Casemiro, and Marquinhos, players who command respect from both opponents and referees.
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.
"Mentality monsters" are what new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is said to be after from the Blues' recruitment this summer, which seems to be a telling appraisal of the club's current inventory. Signing a veteran Brazilian defender from Paris St-Germain worked out alright the last time Chelsea tried it – so why not do it again? Marquinhos, 32, is said to be considering a new challenge having won all there is to win in the French capital many times over.
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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