Marquinhos

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Marquinhos born?May 14, 1994
2. Where was Marquinhos born?São Paulo, Brazil
3. What is the primary position?Centre-back
4. What is the club record?All-time leading appearance maker for Paris Saint-Germain with over 450 games played
5. Who is Marquinhos?Marquinhos is a Brazilian soccer star who plays as a centre‑back and is known for his skill and leadership. He was born in São Paulo on May 14, 1994.
6. How did Marquinhos become the captain of PSG?Marquinhos was named captain of PSG in August 2020 after Thiago Silva left. He had already been a key defender for many years.

Copa América: The main international football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation.
FIFA World Cup: An international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.
Tactical Intelligence: The ability of a player to understand and apply strategic and tactical elements of a game to gain an advantage.