MARQUINHOS NEWS

Six clearances in draw Marquinhos registered six clearances to go with two tackles (one won) and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Auxerre.

Impact Marquinhos was once again solid in defense, recording his third season-high in clearances, bringing his total to 49 for the season, averaging 3.06 per game. This highlights the PSG captain's impact in helping his defense remain composed in difficult situations. He will aim to help his team secure their second clean sheet in the UCL this season against Salzburg on Dec. 10, a crucial match for PSG as they are currently low in the standings and need a victory to advance. Salzburg has scored only three goals in the competition this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Clears ban Marquinhos is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Marquinhos sat out the club's last match due to yellow card accumulation but is now an option again, having cleared the suspension. He is a crucial defender for the club and a regular starter. He has only missed three starts all season when an option, so he should see the start in his return.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended after break Marquinhos is suspended for Friday's clash with Toulouse, due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Marquinhos is set to miss one match due to the ban for accumulation. The defender should be replaced by Willian Pacho, who missed the final match before the break to depart early for international duty.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Marquinhos recorded one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lens. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Marquinhos kept a clean sheet in his second straight match Saturday as he and the defense completely shut down Lens' attack. He made a season-high eight clearances and blocked a season-high three shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in start Marquinhos had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Marquinhos had a quiet day defensively as PSV hardly troubled his defensive unit. He did get forward occasionally and created a chance while taking a shot as well, though he didn't find any goal contributions. Marquinhos is a veteran defender who offers plenty of solidity to the backline, but he's not going to fill the stat sheet on either side of the ball.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injury Marquinhos made 21 appearances (18 starts) in Ligue 1.

Impact Marquinhos struggled with a variety of injuries throughout the season, but the biggest one was an Achilles issue. When fit the center-back actually was a frequent starting option, though he was rotated. With such a deep squad there will always be rotation to content with in the PSG starting XI.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Coupe de France Marquinhos (Achilles) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's Coupe de France clash with Rennes.

Impact Marquinhos is back in the starting XI, coming into the first team for the mid-week Cup clash. The defender was always expected to return after the international break and while he didn't make it back during the league match he's now back in contention for the Cup match.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not called up to national team Marquinhos (Achilles) has been left out of the squad list for Brazil's friendlies over the March international break, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Marquinhos now looks to be in heavy doubt for PSG's matches against Nice in the Coupe de France on Wednesday and Sunday's contest against Montpellier after being left out of Brazil's March friendlies squad list, as he is still sidelined due to an Achilles injury that caused him to miss the club's past four games. This leaves the Brazilian to most likely return after the international break, hoping to use that time to work on his recovery and looking for a return on March 31 against Marseille.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Asbent against Reims Marquinhos will miss Sunday's game versus Reims as he's undergoing treatment due to persistent Achilles tendon pain, PSG informed.

Impact Marquinhos has been dealing with the problem for a while and will be given some time to rest and rehab. He'll be in doubt for next Sunday's away game versus Montpellier. Danilo and Lucas Beraldo are teaming up in the back in this one.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench role Marquinhos (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Marquinhos made his return to the team sheet as expected, ending his two-match absence due to an undisclosed issue. The defender is most likely lining up on the bench to be cautious, as the club will not want to risk the defense aggravating the injury again, especially when they have a 2-0 lead in aggregate and have solid options behind him to get the job done Tuesday. He still should earn time near the end of the match to test his legs or if the contest gets a little closer than the club would like. The Brazilian most likely will return to the starting XI in their next game, as he has only missed three starts when an option, being one of the world's best defenders.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Marquinhos (undisclosed) appears to be an option for Tuesday's UCL contest against Real Sociedad after making the squad list Monday.

Impact Marquinhos looks to be set to make his return, having missed the club's past two contests due to an undisclosed issue. This is a massive boost to the squad for the club, as they currently are short-handed in the center-back department but now have a regular starter possibly set to take the field again. If he does make the team sheet, expect the Brazilian to get the start, but if not, Nordi Mukiele or Danilo will most likely continue in Marquinhos' place.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Marquinhos (undisclosed) will not be an option for Friday's match against Monaco, according to the club.

Impact Marquinhos will continue on the sidelines for a further match, now missing his second match in a row after receiving an injury against Nantes on Feb. 17. However, the defender has started his rehabilitation and was doing some work in the gym Thursday, so he could be a possibility for next week's league match against Reims on March 10, but most likely still won't take the field to face Real Sociedad on Tuesday. Either way, the club will just hope to gain their center-back soon, as they are currently low in that department with Milan Skriniar (ankle) and Presnel Kimpembe (Achilles) still battling for a return from their respective injuries.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Assist before injury Marquinhos was injured and subbed out in the 69th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win versus Nantes. He assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created before exit...

Impact Marquinhos had a moment of luck and misfortunate respectively. He logged the assist to Paris Saint-Germain's first goal, which was an improbable belter scored by Lucas Hernandez. Unfortunately for Marquinhos, an undisclosed injury forced him out of action less than 10 minutes later, making his availability a game-time decision for PSG's next game.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances vs Strasbourg Marquinhos generated one tackle (zero won), four clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 2-1 victory over Strasbourg.

Impact Marquinhos made four or more clearances for the first time since the November 11 fixture in the league competition. With that performance, the Brazil international now has 44 clearances under his belt this season, just 35 fewer than what he achieved last season having played 17 matches fewer.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances vs Metz Marquinhos registered three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Metz.

Impact For the second consecutive game this season, Marquinhos made three or more clearances. The Brazil international now has 40 clearances to his name in the league campaign, second-most by a PSG player.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Marquinhos (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Nantes.

Impact Marquinhos is back in the squad for PSG after a two-match absence, starting against Nantes on Saturday. The Brazilian should remain in the starting position as long as he avoids any further injuries, being one of the best defenders in the world and easily being PSG's best player in the back line.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring issue Marquinhos (hamstring) is out for Friday's clash with Monaco, PSG announced.

Impact Marquinhos is out Friday as he struggles with a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for a week or two. Lucas Hernandez will take over at center-back for the clash with Monaco, and a Champions League clash with Newcastle on Tuesday. Marquinhos' first chance to return will be a Dec. 3 trip to Le Havre.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in assist Marquinhos assisted once to go with two clearances in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Marquinhos recorded a rare assist Tuesday in UCL play. He's started the last 12 matches, totaling 32 clearances, 11 interceptions, 10 tackles and 10 blocks in that span.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Marquinhos (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Montpellier.

Impact Marquinhous is returning to the starting XI after only a one-match absence due to an undisclosed injury he picked up. The Brazilian will be happy to avoid a serious injury and should continue as a mainstay in PSG's starting XI for the rest of the season as long as he avoids any further injuries.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Brest game Marquinhos (undisclosed) won't be involved Sunday versus Brest.

Impact Marquinhos picked up an unspecified physical problem in the lead-up to the game and will be unavailable. Danilo and Milan Srkiniar are teaming up in the middle of the defense in relief.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in win Marquinhos recorded eight clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Strasbourg.

Impact Marquinhos had a strong defensive outing to help PSG earn the win at home. The centerback led his side in clearances as usual. That was his fourth clean sheet in 10 starts in the season so far.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent starter Marquinhos has started all but two matches before the international break.

Impact Marquinhos has one of the most important roles in guiding a young team built around the defense and he has done it well. He's made nine appearances (eight starts) in all competitions, as well as nine tackles and 19 clearances. Marquinhos might not offer much going forward but he's clearly still a stalwart defender.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts three straight Marquinhos has started each of the last three matches for the club, recording eight clearances, four blocks and two interceptions.

Impact In 33 Ligue 1 matches last year, Marquinhos registered two goals on 18 shots (four on target), so his offensive upside is somewhat limited despite him staking a claim to the starting job. Still, the central defender should compile plenty of clearances and defensive stats, providing value in formats that value those categories.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees drop in goals and shutouts Marquinhos held 10 clean sheets, scored twice on 20 shots and tallied 38 tackles and 99 clearances in 41 appearances (38 starts) across all competitions for PSG in season 2022/23.

Impact Marquinhos turned in another very solid season for Parisians as he's now one of the most tenured ever players in PSG history. The defender though reduced his overall offensive role slightly this campaign while his team also reduced the number of shutouts kept. He also kept two shutouts in four starts for Brazil at the World Cup.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Marquinhos (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Clermont.

Impact As expected, El Chadaille Bitshiabu received the nod again at center-back since PSG have nothing to play for in the regular-season finale.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE