Marquinhos was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 15, 1986. He is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Santos FC, the national team and club side Santos SC. Marquinhos began his career with Santos SC, where he played for three seasons before moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2014.
In 2014, Marquinhos made his debut for Santos in a 3-1 victory over São Paulo in the Copa Libertadores. He scored his first goal for Santos in the same game, which came just seven minutes into the match. In total, Marquinhos has scored 17 goals in 47 appearances for Santos in his professional career.
After playing for Santos, Marquinhos moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2014. During his time at PSG, Marquinhos made several key contributions to the team's success, including scoring two goals in the Champions League final against Real Madrid in 2016.
In 2017,Serie A Stadium Marquinhos joined Santos FC on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. He quickly became a regular starter for Santos and helped them win the 2017 Copa do Brasil, the league championship. Marquinhos also scored a brace in the final against Palmeiras in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup.
During the 2017-2018 season, Marquinhos scored 14 goals in 35 matches for Santos. He continued to be a vital player for Santos throughout the 2018-2019 season, helping them reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League and winning the Copa do Brasil again in 2018.
In the 2019-2020 season, Marquinhos continued to score goals for Santos and helped them achieve their best ever result in the domestic league, winning the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A twice in a row in 2019 and 2020.
Throughout his career, Marquinhos has been a consistent performer, contributing to many of Santos' biggest victories and achievements. His performances have earned him numerous accolades and awards, including the FIFA Club World Cup Player of the Year award in 2018.
As a young man, Marquinhos had already established himself as one of the most promising players in Brazilian football. His skills and experience make him a valuable asset to any team, and he continues to impress fans and teammates alike with his technical ability and leadership qualities.