Marquinhos
Personal information
Full name Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar[1]
Date of birth (2003-04-07) 7 April 2003 (age 20)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Fluminense
(on loan from Arsenal)
Number 77
Youth career
2010–2020 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 São Paulo 33 (2)
2022– Arsenal 1 (0)
2023 → Norwich City (loan) 11 (1)
2023–2024 → Nantes (loan) 7 (0)
2024– → Fluminense (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
2019 Brazil U16 4 (1)
2019 Brazil U17 3 (0)
2023– Brazil U20 5 (1)
2023– Brazil U23 5 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Winner 2023 Santiago
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:24, 12 January 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:24, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (born 7 April 2003), better known professionally as Marquinhos, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Brazilian Club Flumiense, on loan from Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team.

Club career

São Paulo

Marquinhos made his professional debut for São Paulo on 11 July 2021, coming on as a 78th minute substitute in a 1–0 Série A home win against Bahia.[2][3]

Arsenal

On 13 June 2022, Marquinhos signed for English club Arsenal on a long-term contract.[4] However, fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers were considering taking legal action against both Marquinhos and São Paulo, as Marquinhos had reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with them prior to joining Arsenal.[5]

On 8 September, Marquinhos made his competitive debut for Arsenal in a 2–1 UEFA Europa League away win over Zürich, where he scored his first goal both for the club and in European competition, and also registered an assist for Eddie Nketiah in the same match.[6] He made his Premier League debut on 18 September, coming on as a late substitute for Bukayo Saka in a 3–0 win at Brentford.[7] His first appearance at the Emirates Stadium came on 6 October, in the Europa League game against Bodø/Glimt.[8]

Loan to Norwich City

On 31 January 2023, Marquinhos joined Championship club Norwich City on loan for the rest of the 2022–23 season.[9][10] He made his debut on 25 February, scoring once and also providing an assist for Gabriel Sara in Norwich's 2–0 win against Cardiff City.[11]

Marquinhos received the first red card of his senior career on 15 March in Norwich's draw at Huddersfield Town after he appeared to elbow Josh Ruffels. However, Norwich successfully appealed the decision, and the three-match ban was overturned.[12][13]

Loan to Nantes

On 12 August 2023, Ligue 1 side Nantes announced the signing of Marquinhos on a season-long loan from Arsenal, with no future option to make the move permanent.[14] On 12 January, he was recalled by Arsenal.[15][16]

Loan to Fluminense

On 15 February 2024, Marquinhos returned to his native Brazil, joining Fluminense on loan until January 2025.[17]

Career statistics

Club

As of 15 February 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
São Paulo 2021[18] Série A 21 0 0 0 1 0 — 2[a] 1 — 24 1
2022[18] Série A 1 0 11[b] 2 3 0 — 3[c] 1 — 18 3
Total 22 0 11 2 4 0 — 5 2 — 42 4
Arsenal 2022–23[19] Premier League 1 0 — 1 0 1 0 3[d] 1 — 6 1
Total 1 0 — 1 0 1 0 3 1 — 6 1
Norwich City (loan) 2022–23 EFL Championship 11 1 — 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 11 1
Nantes (loan) 2023–24 Ligue 1 7 0 — 0 0 — — 0 0 7 0
Career total 41 1 11 2 5 0 1 0 8 3 0 0 66 6
  1. ^ Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  2. ^ Appearances in Campeonato Paulista
  3. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

São Paulo

Brazil U23

References

  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Brazil (BRA)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 2. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Crespo estreia mais um garoto da base e diz que elenco dá confiança a jovens promessas do São Paulo". Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). São Paulo. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Liziero marca nos acréscimos e dá vitória ao São Paulo sobre o Bahia". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Belo Horizonte. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Marquinhos: Arsenal sign Brazilian from Sao Paulo on long-term contract". BBC Sport. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  5. ^ Hill, Sam (14 June 2022). "Wolves could 'seek legal advice' after Arsenal confirm Marquinhos transfer deal". football.london. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Zurich 1–2 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's side begin Europa League campaign with win". BBC Sport. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  7. ^ Johnston, Neil (18 September 2022). "Arsenal sweep Brentford aside and return to top". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  8. ^ Sanders, Emma (6 October 2022). "Arsenal ease to victory over Bodo/Glimt". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Marquinhos joins on-loan from Arsenal". Norwich City F.C. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Marquinhos joins Norwich City on loan". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Marquinhos goal helps Norwich to Cardiff victory". BBC Sport. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  12. ^ "Huddersfield off bottom with point against Norwich". BBC Sport. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Norwich winger Marquinhos has red card rescinded". BBC Sport. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Marquinhos est Nantais!" [Marquinhos is Nantais!]. fcnantes.com (in French). 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  15. ^ "Marquinhos recalled from FC Nantes". Arsenal F.C. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Marquinhos retourne à Arsenal" [Marquinhos returns to Arsenal] (in French). FC Nantes. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Marquinhos joins Fluminense on loan". www.arsenal.com. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  18. ^ a b c "Marquinhos: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  19. ^ "Games played by Marquinhos in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 September 2022.

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Fluminense FC – current squad
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