Marquinhos

Marquinhos

Marquinhos
Quick Facts About Marcos Corrêa
Celebrated Name Marquinhos
Age 29 years old
Nick Name Marquinhos
Birth Name Marcos Aoás Corrêa
Birth Date 1994-05-14
Gender Male
Profession Brazilian footballer
Nationality Brazilian
Place of Birth Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ethnicity Portuguese Brazilian
Residence Paris
Religion Christianity
Horoscope Taurus
Father Marcos Barros Correa
Mother Alina Aoas
Sister Riama Aoás
Brother Luan Aoás Corrêa
College Salesian College of Santa Teresinha
Sexualorientation straight
Marital Status married
Wife Carol Cabrino
Daughter Maria Eduarda Cabrino Correa
Net Worth €75 million
Salary 13.3 million euros annually
Height 6 ft 0 inches
Weight 79Kg
Body Build/Type Athletic
Hair Color black
Eye Color Dark Brown
Position Defender / Defensive Midfielder
Team Played Corinthians,AS Roma and PSG
Current Team PSG
Coach Mauricio Pochettino
Jersey Name Marquinhos
Jersey Number 5

Marquinhos made his full international debut for Brazil in 2013 and was part of their under-21 side which won the 2014 Toulon Tournament. He also represented the nation at the 2015 Copa América and the following year's Copa América Centenario and won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. He subsequently took part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2019 Copa América, and the 2021 Copa América, winning the 2019 title.

Who is Marquinhos?

Marcos Aoás Corrêa, known as Marquinhos is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, whom he captains, and the Brazil national team. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a right-back or a defensive midfielder.

He began his career at Corinthians, and after winning the 2012 Copa Libertadores he moved to Roma for an eventual fee of €3 million. Marquinhos was a regular in his only season as Roma reached the Coppa Italia Final. In July 2013, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain for €31.4 million on a five-year contract, one of the highest fees for a player under the age of 20. He has won 23 trophies at the club, including six Ligue 1 titles.

Brazilian Footballer Marquinhos

Early Life and Family Background

Marquinhos was born on 14 May 1994 in São Paulo, Brazil. His birth name is Marcos Aoás Corrêa. He holds Brazilian as well as Portuguese nationality. He belongs to the Portuguese Brazilian ethnic group of Portuguese descent. According to Astrologers, Marquinhos star sign is Taurus. He was brought up in a Christian household and believes that the most powerful force in the universe is Faith. 

Marquinhos was born into a middle-class sports-loving family. His father's name is Marcos Barros Correa and his mother's name is Alina Aoas. His parents are huge supporters and fans of football. The little Marquinhos grew up in the municipal city of Sao Paulo playing football along with his elder brother Luan Aoás Corrêa. He has a younger sister named Riama Aoás whom he loves so much. 

Marquinhos was inclined toward football since he started walking. He used to play football with his father and brother at home and with his neighbor friends. To fulfill his dream of becoming a footballer, he joined the academy of Brazilian Club Corinthians at the age of only 8. He was very active at sports during his school time. He played goalkeeper and defender while at Salesian College of Santa Teresinha in Sao Paulo.

Marquinhos and Carol Cabrino Love Story

Marquinhos and Carol Cabrino Love Story

Marquinhos has been married to Brazilian singer and reality television contestant Carol Cabrino. Their love story started through messages on social media. When Cabrino participated as a contestant in the Brazilian X-factor of 2014, Marquinhos quickly fell in love with her. And he sent her a friend request on Facebook and started talking. The two eventually fall in love with each other within a few months. 

After dating for one year, The Paris Saint-Germain defender proposed to the São Paulo beauty under the Eiffel Tower and became engaged in May 2015. The couple tied the knot on the 2nd of July 2016 in a glamourous ceremony in Paris as well as at the beach of Trancoso in his homeland Brazil. The couple welcomed their daughter named Maria  Eduarda Cabrino Correa, on 1 November 2017. 

Marquinhos Family

What does Marquinhos do for a living?

Marquinhos is a professional footballer. His main source of earning is the salary that the football club pays him as per contract. His football career is the backbone and lifeline for his living. And Marquinhos is really doing well with his career and earning a decent amount of income from his profession. 

This hardworking player has earned millions of fortune with his current club PSG. PSG is the powerhouse and central source of income for him and many top-rated players like Angel Di Maria, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe among others. With his wide name and fame, he is also associated with a number of endorsement deals. One of his main sponsors is Nike. He is also featured in FIFA (video game series). 

Marquinhos PSG

How much is Marquinhos's net worth?

As of June 2021, the net worth of Marquinhos is estimated to be €75 million. In July 2017 the Defensive Midfielder signed a contract with French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and as per the contract he brings home a whopping salary of 13.3 million euros annually. 

The Brazilian defender has plied most of his senior career with French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year old center-back is operating at the peak of his powers, reflected in his market value of €75 million (as of June 4, 2021). In July 2013, he was brought by Paris Saint-Germain for €31.4 million from the Italian club AS Roma which was one of the highest fees for a player under the age of 20 at that time.

As of now, after seven years, the defender's transfer market value has become more than double of his value in 2013. It means that the player is among the most expensive center back right now in world football. His market value can be even more in the coming days if he continues to perform better in upcoming leagues and games. 

This multi-millionaire footballer lives a lavish lifestyle in his beautiful mansion located in Fashion city Paris. The million-dollar villa consists of luxurious goods, an LVMH sofa set, and a king-sized bed. It also has a crystal clear swimming pool and huge garden to get refreshment and pure air. The Brazilian star also has worth million real state properties in Sao Paulo. His car collection consists of Black Range Rover which is his personal favorite and a  £170,000 Ferrari 458 Italia. 

How tall is Marquinhos?

Marquinhos is 6 ft 0 inches tall and his body weight is 79 Kg. He has an Athletic build body. As a football player, he regularly does workout and gym exercises to keep him fit and active. He has a short curly hairstyle that is black in color. His eye color is Dark Brown.

He always does heavy exercise which includes weight lifting, push-ups, Single-leg squats, Dumbbell bench step-ups, and others. He arrives every morning at the PSG football training center for warm-ups and training. He has got a tattoo of two tightly clenched palms on his left foot which signifies eternal brotherhood. 

Facts About Marquinhos

  • #1He regards faith as a powerful force.
  • #2While at Roma, he played under the name "Marcos" to avoid being mistaken for his then-teammate "Marquinho".
  • #3He is a close friend of Thiago Silva.
  • #4His name means “consecrated to the God Mars, God of war".
  • #5He loves playing video games.
  • #6His house was burgled in March 2021.
  • #7Marquinhos joined Corinthians at the age of eight in 2002.
  • #8Marquinhos scored his first professional goal in the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League.
  • #9 He scored his first Ligue 1 goal on 28 September 2013.
  • #10He made his competitive debut for the Brazilian national team on 21 June 2015.