Marquinhos (footballer, born 2003)

For other people named Marquinhos, see Marquinhos (disambiguation).

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Oliveiraand the second or paternal family name is Alencar.

Marquinhos

Personal information
Full name	Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar [1]
Date of birth	(2003-04-07) 7 April 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Arsenal
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)	15	(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 18:06, 24 June 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 Premier League club Arsenal.

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

• Campeonato Paulista: 2021 ^[18]

Brazil U23

• Pan American Games: 2023

Fluminense

• Recopa Sudamericana: 2024

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. "Marquinhos: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
19. "Games played by Marquinhos in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 September 2022.

External links

• Marquinhos at the Arsenal F.C. website
• Marquinhos at Premier League
• Marquinhos at Soccerway