Marquinhos is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays in the centre back position for Paris Saint-Germain and has been the captain of the club since 2020. Due to his calmness, defensive acumen, versatility and leadership skills, he has grown into one of the most vital players in the history of PSG. In 2026, he is still one of the leading personalities of both Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team.
Early Life and Age
The Brazilian player was born Marcos Aoás Corrêa on 14 May 1994 in São Paulo, Brazil. In 2026, he is 32 years old and has a height of 1.83 metres (6 feet).
Marquinhos started to be interested in football from a young age and joined the Corinthians youth academy at the age of 8, in 2002. He started to play in various positions before he became a defender. It helped him to develop the versatility which became the key element of his playing style.
Wife and Children
Marquinhos is married to Carol Cabrino, a Brazilian singer and social media influencer. They started dating in 2014 on Instagram and got married in 2016. Their family consists of three children, Maria Eduarda, Enrico and Marina.
Marquinhos tries to keep his family life private; however, his wife and children have always been his fans and supporters in football.
Corinthians and Early Career
Marquinhos played for about ten years at the youth level in Corinthians. It was not long until he became an established player for the Corinthians first team in 2012.
As Marquinhos was in the squad of Corinthians which won the Copa Libertadores of 2012, he gained lots of valuable experience in the very early stages of his career.
Career with AS Roma
In 2012, Marquinhos left Brazil for Europe where he signed with AS Roma. He stayed there only for one year but managed to make a huge impression.
He proved himself as one of the best young defenders of the Italian club and caught eyes of several big clubs in Europe. In the end, his transfer happened to PSG.
Career with Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain signed Marquinhos from AS Roma in July 2013 paying them around €31.45 million. He was 19 years old then.
He rapidly rose to become a significant member of the team, gaining experience of playing with seasoned defenders. During his early days with PSG, he occasionally played as a centre-back, right-back, and defensive midfielder.
The fact that he could play in many positions assisted him in becoming one of the most reliable members of PSG.
PSG Captain
Marquinhos began playing an increasingly prominent role within PSG after a number of its seasoned defenders left. The departure of Thiago Silva from PSG in 2020 made Marquinhos the captain of the team.
He has subsequently grown into one of PSG’s prominent leaders. Marquinhos’ long period of service with PSG has also made him one of its respected players.
He achieved the incredible feat of making 500 appearances for PSG in November 2025, thus becoming the first-ever player to do so for the club.
UEFA Champions League Success
One of the finest achievements of Marquinhos’ career was PSG winning the UEFA Champions League in 2025.
In the final match that saw PSG beat Inter Milan 5-0, Marquinhos lifted the European trophy as captain.
The player’s success continued in 2026 where he led PSG to yet another Champions League final. The French club won the shootout against Arsenal after the final was drawn 1-1 after extra time to clinch a second successive Champions League triumph as captain.
These were some of PSG’s biggest accomplishments.
International Career
Marquinhos made his senior debut for Brazil in a game against Honduras in November 2013. He then went on to become one of Brazil’s most experienced defenders.
He played for Brazil in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup competitions and was also in the team for the 2022 competition.
Some of his achievements for Brazil have been winning the 2016 Olympics gold medal and the 2019 Copa America. He made 100 appearances for Brazil in September 2025.
He was chosen to play for Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition.
Career Statistics
Some of the statistics for Marquinhos’ career include:
Team/ClubAppearancesGoalsCorinthians14+0AS Roma300Paris Saint-Germain500+20+Brazil100+7
The player’s statistics keep changing as he plays more games for PSG and Brazil.
Playing Style
Marquinhos is primarily a centre-back, but he can also function as a right-back and defensive midfielder. Some of his strengths are:
Defensive intelligence
Good positioning
Speed and agility
Good ball control
Passing skills
Aerial ability
Versatility
Leadership
Composure
Marquinhos’ skillful ability to pass from the back makes him highly efficient in possession football.
Net Worth in 2026
The precise net worth of Marquinhos is unknown to the public domain. According to the PlayersBiography source, his 2026 net worth is estimated to be around $75-$80 million.
Marquinhos earns from his PSG wages, performance bonuses, Brazil’s salaries, endorsements, and investments. He has also formed business relationships with well-known companies.
Since net worth figures of individuals are not public information, their net worths have to be treated as estimates rather than as officially confirmed.
Major Achievements
His key highlights are as follows:
Copa Libertadores winner in 2012
Brazil Olympic team champion in 2016
Winner of the 2019 Copa América
Several Ligue 1 championships with PSG
Several Coupe de France championships
Captain of PSG since 2020
UEFA Champions League champion in 2025
UEFA Champions League champion in 2026
Champion of the UEFA Champions League two consecutive times as captain of PSG
More than 500 matches played for PSG
Over 100 appearances for Brazil
Conclusion
The career of Marquinhos has turned from that of a young and promising defender at Corinthians into becoming a legendary footballer at Paris Saint-Germain. Following his successful stint at AS Roma, he moved to PSG in 2013, becoming one of the key players in the team over time.
His appointment as captain in 2020 is another significant point in his career as he will be leading PSG during one of its most successful periods with consecutive Champions League titles won in 2025 and 2026.
At 32 years of age in 2026, Marquinhos remains a highly influential defender and leader at PSG and Brazil.
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