The Peruvian professional footballer Jose Paolo Guerrero Gonzales (born 1 January 1984), often referred to as Paolo Guerrero, plays as a striker for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Avaí and the Peru national team. Guerrero began his career in Germany with giants Bayern Munich, before making his mark at Hamburger SV, where he scored 47 goals in eight seasons. It was in Brazil where he scored the winning goal for Corinthians in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup Final that he achieved his greatest success.

Guerrero holds the honor of being the highest goal scorer for Peru with 38 goals in 107 matches since he made his debut at the age of 20. In addition to five Copas Américas, he has represented his country at one World Cup. As top scorer in all three of these tournaments, he led them to third place in the 2011 and 2015 Copas, as well as runners-up in the 2019 Copas. Additionally, he is the top-scoring active player in the Copa América. In 2015, he became the first Peruvian to receive the FIFA Ballon d’Or, one of 59 nominees. At the age of 34 and 177 days, he is the oldest Peruvian player to have played in a World Cup.

According to the IFFHS, Guerrero was included in the best South American team of the last decade between 2010 and 2020 (joining Neymar and Sergio Agüero on the podium). Furthermore, he was voted the “best center-forward in America” by El Pais in 2012 and 2017, based on the opinions of some two hundred journalists in the region. CONMEBOL has also named him a member of its teams for the 2011 Copa América, 2015 Copa América, and 2019 Copa América.

Guerrero is afraid of flying. His fear of flying is attributed to the death of his uncle José González Ganoza in the Alianza Lima air disaster in 1987, according to media reports. Julio Rivera, Guerrero’s older brother, was also a member of the Peru national football team and progressed through the Alianza Lima youth system. Both brothers followed in the footsteps of their uncle, who had represented Alianza Lima and the Peruvian national team. It is important to note that Guerrero is a Roman Catholic. A robbery in Lima resulted in the death of his nephew, also named Julio Rivera. In honor of his late nephew, Guerrero mourned his death with sorrow.

Paolo Guerrero Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Paolo Guerrero. It gives you the ability to read through the Peruvian footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	José Paolo Guerrero Gonzales
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	• Paolo Guerrero • El Depredador – The Predator • The Warrior
Age	38 (as in 2022) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birth Place	Lima, Peru
Date of Birth	1 January 1984
Nationality	Peruvian
Residence	Lima, Peru
Home Town	Lima, Peru
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Petronila Gonzáles
Father's Name	José Guerrero
Brother(s)	Julio Rivera (retired footballer)
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Marja Irene Santana Baltar Nuerberger • Larissa • Katia Montenegro Dietschia
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughter(s)- • Naela Guerrero (with Katia Montenegro Dietschia) Son(s)- • Diego Enrique Guerrero ( with Marja Irene Santana Baltar Nuerberger) • Alessio Guerrero (with Larissa)
Education
School	Alianza Lima youth academy
College/University	Bayern Munich youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Umbro
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Prattes Group
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2022: Avaí Futebol Clube (SC)
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2004: Peru national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 99 (Avaí Futebol Clube (SC)) • 9 (Peru national football team)
Current Teams	• Avaí Futebol Clube (SC) • Peru national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Carlos Compagnucci
Position	Centre-Forward
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Bayern Munich • Bundesliga: 2004–05, 2005–06 • DFB-Pokal: 2004–05, 2005–06 Hamburger SV • UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2007 Corinthians • Campeonato Paulista: 2013 • Recopa Sudamericana: 2013 • FIFA Club World Cup: 2012 Flamengo • Campeonato Carioca: 2017 Peru U17 • Bolivarian Games: 2001 Peru • Copa América runner-up: 2019; third-place: 2011, 2015 Individual • Copa América Top Scorer: 2011, 2015, 2019 • Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2011, 2015, 2019 • FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball: 2012 • FIFA Club World Cup Best Forward: 2012 • Campeonato Paulista Best Forward: 2013 • Campeonato Paulista Team of the Tournament: 2013 • 2014 Campeonato Paulista: Top Foreign Scorer in Corinthians history • Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2014 • Campeonato Carioca Team of the Year: 2017 • IFFHS CONMEBOL team of the decade 2011–2020
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6'1"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 70 kg in pounds- 154 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Peruvian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Paolo Guerrero Net Worth

In 2022, what will Paolo Guerrero’s salary be?

In Jul 2022 Paolo Guerrero signed a contract with Avaí Futebol Clube (SC) that ends in Dec 2022 which netted him a whopping salary of £486,520 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £1,336 per day and £55 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Paolo Guerrero has an estimated net worth of around $2.5 Million, and his market value is about $275 thousand.

Paolo Guerrero FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Paolo Guerrero has an overall rating of 78 with a potential of 78. Paolo Guerrero has got a 3-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Paolo Guerrero’s height is 185 cm and his weight is estimated at 82 kg according to our database. Currently, Paolo Guerrero is playing with the numbers 99 and 9.

Paolo Guerrero Relationships And Children

In 2002, Paolo Guerrero traveled to Germany to play for Bayern Munich when he was 18 years old, based on his excellent performance. As a result of his travels in that country, he met the Brazilian Marja Irene Santana Baltar Nuerberger, who was to become the mother of his first son Diego Enrique Guerrero.

The ‘Predator’ was playing as a striker for Hamburger SV in 2011 when he fell in love with a German citizen named Larissa. Through their relationship, a second descendant of the Peruvian soccer player was born: Alessio Guerrero.

Guerrero was involved in a romantic relationship with Katia Montenegro Dietschia, a Peruvian industrial engineer, who became pregnant with her only child, Naela Guerrero.

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Club Career

Guerrero was born in Lima and began his football career with Alianza Lima’s youth teams. It was in 2003 that he signed a contract with the Bavarian giants Bayern Munich.

Guerrero scored 21 goals in 23 games in the Regionalliga Süd during the 2003–04 season. As a member of the Bayern first team during the 2004-05 season, he joined fellow countryman Claudio Pizarro.

Hamburger SV

• In June 2006, it was announced that Guerrero had transferred to Hamburger SV and had signed a contract that would last until 2010.
• In his first season, he was plagued by an injury that took away half of his season, as well as low productivity, as he was a sub for most of the season.
• He scored three goals near the end of the season, making his season total five goals.
• Among these goals was one against former club Bayern Munich in a 1–2 victory that eliminated Bayern from UEFA Champions League contention.
• As a second-year Hamburger, Guerrero played 29 of 34 Bundesliga games, scoring nine goals and collecting four assists, and becoming an undisputed starter and important member of the team; he was the third highest scorer behind Rafael van der Vaart (12 goals) and Ivica Olić (14 goals).
• He played nine games in the UEFA Cup and qualification, scoring five goals and providing three assists.
• The second, third, and fourth goals that he scored in a 7-0 victory against Karlsruher SC were his first hat trick in his professional career.
• With this victory, they secured fourth place and a place in the UEFA Cup for next season.
• Guerrero became Hamburger SV’s first-choice striker at the beginning of the 2008-09 season.
• Martin Jol went as far as to say that Guerrero should not catch even a cold during the season. As a result of an incident at the end of a league game with Hannover 96 in April 2010, Guerrero was fined a club record (approximately €50,000–100,000). After being abused by a Hamburg fan, Guerrero threw his drink bottle into the crowd, striking the Hamburg fan in the face after hurling it.
• Guerrero was suspended for five league games and fined €20,000 by the German Football Association (DFB).

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Corinthians

• The Brazilian club Corinthians signed Guerrero on 13 July 2012 for a fee of R$7.5 million for a three-year contract.
• In the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup, he scored both goals for the team, once in the semi-finals against Al Ahly SC and once in the final against Chelsea.
• Guerrero became the first Peruvian to appear on the cover of Placar, Brazil’s largest football magazine, in May 2013.
• The cover depicted him as a warrior (“Guerrero” translates to “warrior” in Portuguese), fresh from battle, with blood on his legs.
• In July 2013, Corinthians won the 2013 Recopa Sudamericana, defeating city rivals Sao Paulo FC by a score of 3-1 on aggregate. The first leg was won by Guerrero by a score of 2–1.
• Guerrero and Corinthians were unable to reach an agreement in 2015 regarding the renegotiation of his contract, which expires on 15 July.
• On 24 May, he played his last game for Corinthians against Fluminense. It was confirmed three days later that he had been released by Corinthians.

Flamengo

• Flamengo announced on 29 May 2015 that Guerrero would join the club after playing for Peru in the Copa América in Chile.
• During the 2017 Campeonato Carioca, Guerrero scored both of Flamengo’s goals in a 2–1 semi-final victory over Botafogo, and another goal in the second leg of the final to beat Fluminense 3–1 on aggregate.

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S.C. Internacional

• In August 2018, Guerrero signed with S.C. Internacional on a three-year contract, having left Flamengo on a free transfer.
• The number 79 was given to him in honor of the last time Inter won the Campeonato Brasileiro.
• The FIFA ban, however, was upheld days before he was scheduled to make his debut, preventing him from playing his first match until April 2019.
• Due to the departure of Leandro Damiao, Guerrero’s number changed from 79 to 9.
• Guerrero finally made his Inter debut on 6 April, scoring in the 2–0 semifinal victory against Caxias, after his ban expired.
• Against Palestino of Chile, he made his Copa Libertadores debut, scoring twice in the match.
• Guerrero left Internacional on 26 October 2021 as a result of a mutual agreement.

Paolo Guerrero With Avai

In July 2022, Guerrero signed with Brazilian Série A side Avai for the remainder of the season.

International Career

• Guerrero began his national career by winning gold with the U-17 squad at the 2001 Bolivarian Games. During the unsuccessful FIFA World Cup qualification campaign of 2006, he scored twice for the senior national team.
• In Lima’s Estadio Nacional, he scored the winning goal against Chile. At the same venue, Ecuador responded with a first-minute goal in the following match, but the Ecuadorians were able to secure a 2–2 draw away from home.
• As a result of Peru’s disastrous qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup, José del Solar was replaced by Uruguayan manager Sergio Markarián, and Guerrero was selected for the 2011 Copa América.
• During the competition, Guerrero played as Peru’s starting striker in place of Pizarro, scoring five goals, making him the tournament’s top scorer, scoring one goal against Uruguay, and Mexico, and a hat-trick against Venezuela in the third-place playoff match. Peru won the match 4-1.
• Guerrero scored a hat-trick against Bolivia in Temuco in the quarterfinals of the 2015 Copa América in Chile.
• As a result of his second goal in Peru’s 2–0 victory over Paraguay in the Copa América third-place play-off, he finished as Peru’s joint top goal scorer with Eduardo Vargas of Chile.
• He became Peru’s all-time leading goalscorer on 4 June 2016, when he scored against Haiti in a 1–0 victory at the Copa América Centenario.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: The build-up

• During Peru’s 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, Guerrero made 17 appearances and scored five goals.
• It was announced on 3 November 2017 that Guerrero had failed the doping control test after his match against Argentina in the previous month for a substance initially classified as a social drug.
• As a result of his preemptive 30-day suspension from FIFA, he was unable to participate in Peru’s World Cup play-off match against New Zealand.
• It was revealed on 8 December 2017 that Guerrero tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a primary metabolite of cocaine.
• In response, FIFA banned him from all competitions for a period of one year, which would have prevented him from participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• The Swiss Federal Tribunal temporarily lifted Guerrero’s ban on 31 May 2018, allowing him to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• Guerrero made his return to the national team on 3 June 2018, scoring twice in a 3–0 friendly victory against Saudi Arabia.
• An investigative report published in 2018 by German broadcaster ARD revealed doping practices in Brazil, involving physician Mohamad Barakat, who reportedly treated Guerrero and had already posed with him many years earlier.

Paolo Guerrero In The 2018 FIFA World Cup

• During the 1–0 loss to Denmark on 16 June 2018, Guerrero made his World Cup debut.
• During Peru’s 2–0 win over Australia in their final group match, he assisted André Carrillo’s goal, which was Peru’s first goal in 36 years, and scored the second goal. This result resulted in Peru’s first-round elimination from the World Cup.
• He became the oldest Peruvian to participate in the FIFA World Cup at the age of 34 and 177 days.

2019 Copa América

• Ahead of the 2019 Copa América in Brazil, Guerrero was included in Ricardo Gareca’s final 23-man squad.
• On 18 June, he scored Peru’s first goal in its 3-1 victory over Bolivia in Peru’s second group match.
• For the first time since 1975, Peru advanced to the final of the tournament after Guerrero scored the final goal against defending champions Chile on 3 July.
• As hosts Brazil won the 2019 Copa América Final, Guerrero scored the temporary equalizer from the penalty spot in the first half, recording the match’s 3–1 final score.
• With three goals, Guerrero finished the tournament as the top scorer, along with Brazil’s Everton Soares, who won the Golden Boot Award in spite of playing fewer minutes than Guerrero.
• Guerrero made his 100th international appearance for Peru against Uruguay on 11 October 2019.

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FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Paolo Guerrero worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Paolo Guerrero has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Peruvian footballer. Hopefully, Paolo Guerrero’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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Benjamin Jacques Marcel Pavard, better known as Benjamin Pavard, is a French professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the France national team. Despite typically playing as a right-back, he is also capable of playing as a center-back. Lille was his first club in Ligue 1 and he transferred to VfB Stuttgart in 2016, where he won the 2. Bundesliga in his first season. After Stuttgart’s relegation at the end of the season, he agreed to join Bayern Munich in January 2019.

By winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Champions League, DFL-Supercup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup in 2020, he completed a historic s*xtuple. Pavard made his international debut for France in November 2017. He won the World Cup in 2018 and the UEFA Nations League in 2020–21, as well as playing in UEFA Euro 2020.

Benjamin Pavard Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Benjamin Jacques Marcel Pavard
Nick Name	Jeff Tuche
Age	26 (as in 2022) Years
Religion	Not Available
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Birth Place	Maubeuge, France
Date of Birth	28 Mar 1996
Nationality	French
Residence	Maubeuge, France
Home Town	Maubeuge, France
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother's Name	Nathalie Pavard
Father's Name	Frédéric Pavard
Brother(s)	None
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Rachel Legrain-Trapani (2018-Present)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Lille's academy
College/University	Lille's academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager	Hugo Lloris is represented by Carmenta.
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2019: FC Bayern Munich • August 30, 2016: VfB Stuttgart • April 9, 2015: LOSC Lille
Debut International	• 2017: France national football team
Jersey Number	• 5 (FC Bayern Munich) • 2 (France national football team)
Current Team(s)	• FC Bayern Munich • France national football team
Coach/Mentor	Julian Nagelsmann
Position	Defender
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 186 cm in meters- 1.86 m in feet inches- 6’1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 81 kg in pounds- 179 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	White, He has French ancestry.
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Curly hair
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Audi
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Website	Twitter & Instagram
Favorite Stadium	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Benjamin Pavard, France’s full-back hero, was born on 28 March 1996 in Maubeuge, Nord, France. Pavard’s father laid the foundation for his beloved son’s career early on, in addition to his humble upbringing. 

It is without a doubt that he is one of the stars of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The combination of his playing ability and potential, as well as his lifestyle off the pitch, paints a full picture of him. Benjamin Pavard’s girlfriend at the time of this writing is Rachel Legrain-Trapani.

Pavard and Legrain-Trapani began dating in May 2018 after initially keeping their relationship under wraps. Françoise Legrain-Trapani is a former beauty pageant winner (Miss France, 2007).

Besides going public about their relationship before the 2018 World Cup, Rachel Legrain-Trapani caught the attention of the world after becoming Pavard’s girlfriend. The incident occurred in the last 16 of Russia 2018 when France defeated Argentina 4-3. From the stands, she looked effortlessly elegant as she cheered on her beau.

The two lovers enjoy a solid friendship-based relationship. As is obvious from her appearance without makeup, Rachel is seven years older than her man. It may have been because of Legrain-Trapani’s natural beauty that she won Miss France 2007 and that Benjamin Pavard fell in love with her.

Pavard’s love for football led him to join a local youth team at the age of six called US Jeumont, which gave him the opportunity to showcase his talent. At the age of 10, his parents considered enrolling him in a much larger football academy.

Both of Pavard’s parents wanted him to attend a boarding school at that age, so they began looking for a school that allowed him to play competitive football. His parents preferred a boarding school near Lille football academy. Pavard had to attend trials at Lille academy, which he passed.

In Lille, Benjamin Pavard’s ambitions of becoming a professional weren’t just passing fancy. He possessed steely determination, which made his senior career dreams come true after spending a whopping 10 years at the academy.

Benjamin Pavard Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2022?

In July 2019, the defender signed a contract with Bayern Munich that netted him a salary of 1.2 million euros per year (1 million pounds per year). After crunching the numbers, this means he earns €5,949 (£5,115) per day and €248 (£213) per hour!

As part of France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup triumph in Russia, the French defender rose to prominence. His move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2019 has increased his net worth to €7 million (£6 million). A market value of €35 million (£30 million) is estimated for him. 

Club Career

• Born in Maubeuge, Nord, near the Belgian border, Pavard first played with his hometown club in Jeumont, where former France international striker Jean-Pierre Papin also made his debut.
• At the age of nine, Pavard joined Lille’s academy. As a result, he played the full game in a 1–1 draw away to FC Nantes on 31 January 2015. He played 21 league games for Lille over two seasons before leaving the club in 2016.

VfB Stuttgart

• Pavard moved to VfB Stuttgart on 30 August 2016, signing a four-year contract. He made his debut in the 2. Bundesliga on 3 October, scoring in a 4–0 win at home against SpVgg Greuther Fürth. The team finished the season as league champions.
• In a 2–0 loss at Hertha BSC on 19 August, Pavard made his Bundesliga debut. He scored his first goal in the Bundesliga in a 3–0 win over SC Freiburg at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on 29 October. The contract of his employment with Stuttgart has been extended until 30 June 2021.
• The only player to play every second of the 2017–18 Bundesliga campaign was him. While he played several positions, including right-back, center-back, defensive midfielder, and right-wing, after Tayfun Korkut was appointed manager in January 2018, he was exclusively a center-back.
• As the team went from near the relegation places to finishing 7th, they conceded 10 goals in their last 14 games. They missed out on a UEFA Europa League place by just a few points.
• Pavard was again a regular for Stuttgart this season as they fought relegation all year, which culminated in a 1-0 defeat at home to 1. FC Union Berlin in a playoff.

Bayern Munich

• Pavard signed a five-year contract with Bayern Munich until 30 June 2024, confirming his arrival for the 2019–20 season on 9 January 2019.
• He made his competitive debut on 3 August, as a substitute for Thiago Alcântara in the 80th minute of Borussia Dortmund’s 2–0 loss in the 2019 DFL-Supercup.
• In a 6–1 home win over Mainz 05 on 31 August, he scored his first goal for the club. Pavard scored Bayern’s only goal in the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup Final in a 1–0 victory against Tigres UANL, which gave Bayern its sixth title in a year.

International Career

• Pavard was selected by France’s head coach Didier Deschamps for the friendly matches against Wales and Germany on 6 November 2017. At halftime of a 2–0 win against the Welsh on 10 November at the Stade de France, he replaced Christophe Jallet.
• He was called up to the 23-man French squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on 17 May 2018. Pavard made his World Cup debut on 16 June in a 2–1 victory over Australia.
• In the round of 16, Pavard scored his first international goal, a half-volley from outside the penalty area, in a 4–3 victory over Argentina on 30 June.
• Later, the goal was voted the best goal of the tournament and nominated for the Puskas Award. Additionally, he became the first French defender to score in the World Cup since Lilian Thuram against Croatia in the 1998 semi-final. After starting all of France’s games except for their last group match against Denmark, Pavard won the World Cup.
• During France’s 1–0 win over Germany at Euro 2020, Pavard suffered a head injury, but he continued to play despite the injury. After the game, he said he felt “a little knocked out for 10 to 15 seconds”.
• UEFA protocol states that a player showing signs of concussion should be withdrawn from a match, regardless of whether the player or manager consented to it. UEFA concluded that Pavard never lost consciousness and was therefore fit to play, based on the reports of the French team’s doctors.
• Pavard wasn’t called up by Deschamps for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar qualifiers due to injury in 2021.

Facts About Benjamin Pavard

• He moved from Lille to VfB Stuttgart in August 2016. Stuttgart signed him to a four-year contract. The decision to join a club in the 2nd tier of German soccer was widely criticized.
• In his debut season with Stuttgart, he played 21 matches as his side won the 2. Bundesliga. Among the positions he played were right back, center back, and central midfield.
• Stuttgart signed a contract extension with him in December 2017 to extend his stay at the club until 2021.
• In the 2017-18 season, he was one of only four players to play every second in the Bundesliga. In their first season back in the German top flight, his team finished in 7th place.
• He became the first French defender since Lilian Thuram, who scored in the 1998 World Cup’s semi-final, to score in a world cup match when he scored against Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• Following his impressive performances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he was linked with a number of leading European clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United.

FAQs

How old is Benjamin pavard?

26 years

What languages does Benjamin pavard speak?

It’s not German! At least according to Benjamin Pavard, who says that he mostly communicates in French.

Who has pavard played for?

• France national football team
• FC Bayern Munich

What position does pavard play?

Defender

The Mexican professional footballer Hector Miguel Herrera Lopez (born 19 April 1990) plays for Houston Dynamo and the Mexican national team. Pachuca initially signed Herrera in 2010 and he spent three years with the club before moving to FC Porto. During his first season in Portugal, he struggled to find playing time before gradually cementing his starting position. Herrera has served as club captain since the 2015–16 season.

During his six years at Porto, Herrera made 245 appearances, winning two Supertaca cups and a Primeira Liga title. Herera won the Olympic gold medal in 2012 for Mexico’s football team and was a member of Mexico’s winning CONCACAF Gold Cup team in 2015. The 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, the 2013 and 2017 FIFA Confederations Cups, and the Copa América Centenario have all been played by him.

Hector Herrera Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Héctor Miguel Herrera López
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	• Zorrillo • Zorro
Age	32 (as in Sep 2022) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Birth Place	Rosarito, Mexico
Date of Birth	19 April 1990
Nationality	Mexican
Residence	Rosarito, Mexico
Home Town	Rosarito, Mexico
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Cande Herrera
Father's Name	Miguel Herrera
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Amanda Herrera
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Chantal Mato
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Chantal Mato (m. 2015)
Children	Daughter(s)- Mia Valentina Herrera Son(s)- Héctor David Herrera
Education
School	Pachuca youth academy
College/University	Pachuca youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Ocelot Sports
Football Career
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2022: Houston Dynamo FC
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2012: Mexico national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 16 (Houston Dynamo FC) • 16 (Mexico national football team)
Current Teams	• Houston Dynamo FC • Mexico national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Kenny Bundy
Position	Midfielder - Central Midfield
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements (main ones)	Porto • Primeira Liga: 2017–18 • Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2013, 2018 Atlético Madrid • La Liga: 2020–21 Mexico U23 • Olympic Gold Medal: 2012 • CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2012 • Toulon Tournament: 2012 Mexico • CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2015 • CONCACAF Cup: 2015
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6'1"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Mexican
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Hector Herrera Net Worth

In 2022, what will Hector Herrera’s salary be?                     

In Jul 2022 Hector Herrera signed a contract with Houston Dynamo FC that ends in 2024 and netted him a whopping salary of £4,409,325 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £12,113 per day and £505 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Hector Herrera has an estimated net worth of around $18 Million, and his market value is about $3.30 million.

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‎Hector Herrera FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Hector Herrera plays as a midfielder for Houston Dynamo. In FIFA 22, he has a potential rating of 81 with an overall rating of 81. The skillmoves rating for Saved is 3-stars.

His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. His work rate is Medium / Medium. Our database estimates Hector Herrera’s height at 185 cm and his weight at 80 kg. Herrera plays with the number 16 at the moment.

Hector Herrera Wife Shantal Mayo And Children

Hector Herrera met his wife Shantal Mayo while playing for Pachuca in 2008. There was a connection between them from the very beginning. They fell deeply in love after some time. The relationship between them has grown stronger over the years.

She followed her man to Portugal and Spain. They make a lot of public appearances and seem to be very happy together. Several of their close friends and family members attended the couple’s private wedding ceremony. As a result, we don’t know the date of their wedding.

Since Shantal and Hector have two wonderful children, they are extremely fortunate. A year after the couple met, Hector Herrera’s wife Shantal gave birth to David Herrera, the couple’s son. It was in 2015 that the couple had their second child, a beautiful daughter named Mia Valentina Herrera.

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Club Career

Pachuca

• In his youth, Herrera played for one of C.F. Pachuca’s youth teams. He was nicknamed Zorrillo (skunk) and Zorro (fox) as a child.
• In a 2010 North American SuperLiga match, Herrera made his professional debut for Pachuca, losing 0–1 to Major Soccer League side Chivas USA.
• Pachuca lost 1–4 to Santos Laguna on 23 July 2011 in Herrera’s league debut.
• A shortlist candidate for best rookie of the 2011 Apertura, he played 14 times for Pachuca.

Hector Herrera At Porto

• Porto announced on 28 June 2013 that Herrera had been transferred for €8 million.
• In his first season’s opening Super Cup match against Vitória de Guimaraes on 10 August, Herrera was an unused substitute.
• In Porto’s 3–1 victory over Vitoria de Setubal eight days later, Herrera made his Primeira Liga debut as a substitute for Lucho Gonzalez.
• During Porto’s 3–1 away win over Arouca on 6 October, Herrera played his first 90 minutes.
• In a 1–0 victory over Austria Wien on 18 September, Herrera made his UEFA Champions League debut.
• Herrera set a new UEFA Champions League record for the fastest dismissal for two yellow cards during the match against Zenit Saint Petersburg on 22 October.
• He scored on a volley just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in a 4–0 win against Olhanense on 20 December.
• A total of three league goals were scored by Herrera in the first season of his Porto career, in which he played 17 league games and 33 across all competitions.
• In Porto’s 1–0 win over Lille on 20 August 2014, Herrera scored his first Champions League goal.
• His first goal of the game, as well as two assists in the second half, helped Porto defeat Belarusian club BATE Borisov 3–0 in the Champions League on 25 November.
• “The 100 Best Footballers in the World” was published by The Guardian at the end of the year.

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Season 2015-2016

• During Porto’s 1–1 draw against Maritimo at Estádio dos Barreiros on 22 August 2015, Herrera scored his first goal of the season.
• Herrera won the Dragao de Ouro Award for the team’s best player in December, becoming the first Mexican to receive the award.
• During Porto’s 2–1 victory over archrival Benfica on 12 February 2016, Herrera scored the equalizer while wearing the captain’s armband.
• As a player, Herrera played 120 minutes in the Taca de Portugal final against Braga on 22 May 2016, failing to convert his penalty shot in the subsequent 3–2 shootout loss.

Season 2016-2017

• In the 90th minute, Herrera scored from outside the box as Porto defeated Benfica 1–0 at the Estádio da Luz on 15 April 2018.
• With four matches remaining in the season, Porto leads Benfica by two points with 76 points.
• Ultimately, his goal was voted the best of the season. With two games left to play, Porto won the league title after a 0–0 draw between Benfica and Sporting CP on 5 May.
• Herrera was one of five Porto players included in the season’s Team of the Year.

2018–19 Season

• In the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira final, Herrera led Porto to a 3–1 victory over Aves on 4 August 2018.
• Herrera played his 200th match for Porto in all competitions on 22 September, winning 2–0 over Vitória Setúbal.
• During the Champions League round of 16, he captained Porto to a 4–3 aggregate victory over Roma, with Porto reaching the quarterfinals for the first time since 2014–15.
• Herrera made his 237th appearance in all competitions for Porto on 30 March, four games behind Lucho Gonzalez in the club’s all-time list of foreign appearances.
• Porto president Pinto da Costa confirmed Herrera would leave the club at the end of his contract amid reports linking him to Atlético Madrid.
• Herrera scored a scissor kick from a corner kick in Porto’s 2–1 victory over Sporting CP on 18 May.
• Again, he was named to the season’s Team of the Year.

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Hector Herrera With Atlético Madrid

• Atlético Madrid announced on July 3, 2019, that they had reached an agreement with Herrera.
• He was officially presented with the number 16 shirt at the Wanda Metropolitano after signing a three-year contract.
• He played for Los Rojiblancos for only a month of the season before making his competitive debut on 18 September. In the opening group match of the UEFA Champions League, he came on as a late substitute for Thomas Partey and scored the equalizer in the 90th minute to salvage a 2–2 draw with Juventus.
• In a scoreless draw against Celta de Vigo three days later, Herrera made his La Liga debut as a starter.
• In the final of the Supercopa de Espana, he finished runner-up to Real Madrid.
• In his debut season with Atlético, he made 30 appearances across all competitions, though injuries limited his playing time.
• Herrera began the 2020–21 season on a positive note, appearing eight times across all competitions and starting the team’s last four games before the international break.

2021–22 Season

• During his international duty with Mexico, he suffered a grade two left thigh injury and will be out for one month.
• When Herrera came on as a substitute in a 1–1 group stage draw against Bayern Munich on 1 December, he surpassed Javier Hernández as the Mexican with the most UEFA Champions League appearances.
• As a result of an injury and a positive COVID-19 test in February, he again spent time on the sidelines.
• Herrera tested positive for COVID-19 a second time in December 2021.

Hector Herrera Now At Houston Dynamo

• Houston Dynamo announced on 2 March 2022 that Herrera had signed a pre-contract agreement through the 2024 season with an option for 2025.
• As a Designated Player, he committed to the club.

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International Career

• During the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualification Tournament in the United States, coach Luis Fernando Tena selected Herrera to participate.
• In the final, Mexico defeated Honduras to win the tournament, qualifying for the 2012 Olympics.
• As a member of the Mexico squad that won the 2012 Toulon Tournament, Herrera was named the Meilleur Joueur (Best Player), the tournament’s most outstanding player.
• As a result, Herrera was selected to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics. After defeating Brazil 2–1 in the final, Mexico won the gold medal.

Senior

• During the 2012 World Cup qualifiers against Guyana on 12 October and El Salvador on 16 October, Herrera was called up by coach José Manuel de la Torre to play for Mexico.
• As a member of Mexico’s senior national team, he made his debut against El Salvador, winning 2–0.
• A FIFA Confederations Cup call-up was made for Herrera on 7 June 2013.
• The only appearance he made was as a substitute for Gerardo Flores in the 58th minute of a 0–2 loss to host-nation Brazil.
• Miguel Herrera was included Herrera in the final 23-man roster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 8 May 2014.
• As a starter in all three of Mexico’s group stage matches, he also played in the 1–2 loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16.
• Herrera scored his first goal for Mexico in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago on 4 September 2015, scoring off a corner kick pass from outside the box, tying the game 3-3.

Hector Herrera In 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup

• During the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Herrera was included in the roster.
• Although his form dipped after an excellent season with Porto, he played in all games except the final against Jamaica, which Mexico won 3–1.
• As part of CONCACAF’s play-off against the United States to determine CONCACAF’s entry into the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, Ricardo Ferretti called him up. The match ended in a 3–2 overtime win for Mexico.
• Juan Carlos Osorio listed Herrera on the roster for the Copa América Centenario on 17 May 2016.
• Mexicans defeated Uruguay 3–1 in their first group stage match on 5 June thanks to Herrera’s third goal.

2017 FIFA Confederations Cup And Later

• He has been invited to participate in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, as announced on 8 June 2017.
• In the third-place play-off against Portugal, Mexico lost 2–1 to him after he appeared in all five games.
• With three assists, Herrera led the tournament in assists.
• In preparation for the World Cup, Herrera captained the national team to a scoreless draw against Wales on 28 May 2018.
• The final 23-man squad for the tournament was announced on 4 June.
• During Mexico’s 1–0 victory over Germany in the first group stage match, Herrera was praised for his performance.
• All three of Mexico’s group stage matches and the round of 16 matches against Brazil were started by him.
• His contract with Porto was expiring in May, so Herrera stated in a statement via Twitter that he would not be able to participate in the CONCACAF Gold Cup due to fitness concerns as well as a desire to decide his “professional future.”
• He played all 90 minutes in El Tri’s 3–0 friendly victory over the United States on 6 September under Gerardo Martino.
• In a 5–1 victory over Bermuda, Herrera scored off a free kick layoff in the CONCACAF Nations League.
• Herrera reached the Concacaf Nations League Final in June 2021 but lost 2–3 to the United States.
• The tournament’s Best XI included him. Due to Héctor Moreno’s injury, he acted as captain in the first two group stage matches of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
• He was awarded the Golden Ball for best player despite losing to the United States 0–1.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Hector Herrera worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Hector Herrera has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Mexican footballer. Hopefully, Hector Herrera’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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Marquinhos is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for France’s Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, where he is a defender, and the Brazil national team. He is primarily a central defender, but can also play as a right-back or defensive midfielder. Marquinhos is considered to be one of the best defenders in the world. After winning the 2012 Copa Libertadores with Corinthians, he moved to Roma for an estimated €3 million.

When Roma reached the Coppa Italia Final in Marquinhos’ only season, he was a regular. In July 2013, he joined Paris Saint-Germain for €31.4 million on a five-year contract, the highest fee ever for a player under the age of 20. At the club, he has won 23 trophies, including six Ligue 1 titles. Following the acquisition of compatriot David Luiz in 2014, Marquinhos played less frequently but returned to play an integral role when the latter was sold in 2016.

Marquinhos debuted for Brazil at the full international level in 2013 and played for the Brazil Under-21 team at the 2014 Toulon Tournament. Moreover, he represented the United States at the 2015 Copa América and the following year’s Copa América Centenario and claimed a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. Subsequently, he played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2019 Copa América, and the 2021 Copa América, winning the title in 2019.

Marquinhos Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Marcos Aoás Corrêa
Nick Name	• Kaiser Franz • Marquinhos
Age	28 (as in 2022) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Birth Place	São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Date of Birth	14 May 1994
Nationality	• Brazilian • Portuguese
Residence	São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Home Town	São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother's Name	Alina Aoás
Father's Name	Marcos Barros Corrêa
Brother(s)	Luan Aoás Corrêa
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Carol Cabrino
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Carol Cabrino
Marriage Date	June 2016
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- Maria Eduarda Cabrino Corrêa Sons- 1- Name Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	• July 19, 2013 Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Debut International	• 2016: Brazil national under-23 football team
Jersey Number	• 5 (Paris Saint-Germain) • 4 (Brazil national under-23 football team)
Current Team(s)	• Paris Saint-Germain • Brazil national under-23 football team
Coach/Mentor	Mauricio Pochettino
Position	Defender
Strengths	• Speed • Strength • Technical Ability • Direct Running • Attacking Movement • Ability to use his body to overcome opponents
Weaknesses	None
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in feet inches- 6’0”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 79 kg in pounds- 174 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	10 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Latino, dual Portuguese and Brazilian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	9.5 US
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Range Rover
Favorite Footballer	Neymar
Favorite Video Games	FIFA 2017
Favorite TV Series	Narcos

Life Journey

Marquinhos (born Marcos Aoas Correa) was born on the 14th day of May 1994 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His mother Alina Aoas and his father Marcos Barros Correa gave birth to him. Marquinhos grew up in Sao Paulo, which is best known as the capital of Brazilian soccer.

For decades, the sport has determined the lifestyle of the city’s residents, including Marquinhos’ mother who watched matches at Arena Corinthians even while she was pregnant with the football prodigy. Therefore, it is not surprising that Baby Marquinhos began playing football as soon as he could walk.

Marquinhos was drawn to football as a child growing up in a middle-class family with his brother Luan Aoas and sister Riama Aoas. A primary motivation was not to meet his family’s financial needs but to fulfill what he recognized early on as his life’s purpose.

Marquinhos told Le Parisien in May 2015 that he had become engaged to Carol Cabrino, a Brazilian singer and reality television contestant. She was surprised by a proposal underneath the Eiffel Tower. In 2016, they were married in a civil ceremony. In the late afternoon of 1 November 2017, Cabrino went early into labor while watching Marquinhos play a Champions League match against Anderlecht at the Parc des Princes. In December 2019, the couple welcomed their first child.

He tested positive for COVID-19 in September 2020. On 14 March 2021, Marquinhos’ parents were robbed during a match between PSG and Nantes. Angel Di Maria, his teammate, was in a similar situation, as his family was taken, hostage.

Marquinhos Net Worth

A contract was signed by the center back with Paris Saint-Germain in July 2017, netting him a salary of 13.3 million euros (11.5 million pounds) per year. After crunching the numbers, he earns €65,933 (£56,972). 

The Brazilian defender has spent most of his senior career with French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain. He is estimated to have a net worth of about €75 million (£65 million). With a market value of €65 million (£56 million), the 25-year-old center-back is at the peak of his powers.

Club Career

Corinthians

• In 2002, Marquinhos joined Corinthians at the age of eight. He was included in a senior matchday squad for the first time on 29 January 2012, appearing as an unused substitute in their 1–0 win against Linense in the Campeonato Paulista.
• On 18 February, he made his professional debut in the competition, playing the full 90 minutes of a 2-1 win at São Caetano.
• Tim*o finished top of the table in the regular season but were defeated by Ponte Preta in the quarter-finals of the playoffs.
• Marquinhos made his Brazilian Championship Series A debut on 20 May 2012, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–1 loss to Fluminense at the Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium; both teams rested their players in the first game of the season because they concentrated on the Copa Libertadores.
• When the club won the 2012 Copa Libertadores Finals against Boca Juniors, he was an unused substitute in six games in the national championship.

Roma

• Brazilian footballer Marquinhos was signed by Italian club Roma from Corinthians in July 2012. Initially, he was on a one-year loan for €1.5 million, rising to €3 million once he made eight first-team appearances with at least 45 minutes each.
• As a result, he played under the name “Marcos” on his jersey to avoid confusion with teammate Marquinho.
• The Portuguese midfielder made his debut on 16 September in a defeat to Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico, being introduced by Zdenek Zeman to replace Iván Piris in the final 15 minutes of the match.
• By October, Zeman paired Marquinhos for his speed with former Corinthians teammate and fellow Brazillian Leandro Castán in central defense, demoting former starter Nicolás Burdisso to the bench. On 22 December, he gave a straight red card to Stephan El Shaarawy after denying him a clear goalscoring opportunity against Milan.
• Marquinhos played 26 games in Serie A in his only season, and four in the Coppa Italia. Roma lost 0-1 to Rome rivals, Lazio, in the final on 26 May while playing all 90 minutes at right-back.

Paris Saint-Germain

• Marquinhos signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain on 19 July 2013 for a fee of 31.4 million euros. As reported by BBC Sport, this was then the highest transfer fee for a teenager, but Sky Sports reports it as the fifth-highest, and Le 10 Sports reports it as the third-highest.
• The transfer has been described as the fifth most expensive transfer of all time for a defender after those of Rio Ferdinand, Thiago Silva, Lilian Thuram, and Dani Alves.
• Due to anomalies in his medical exam, Marquinhos missed the team’s pre-season trip to Sweden.
• The mother of the player said he had caught a virus, and PSG denied claims in the Parisien that he had hepatitis. Marquinhos scored his first professional goal at the Karaiskakis Stadium during the group stage of the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League on his official debut for the club on 17 September.
• Marquinhos made his Ligue 1 debut as a starter in a 1–1 draw against Monaco five days later. On 28 September, he scored his first league goal for the club in a 2–0 win over Toulouse.
• Against Benfica, he scored the second goal in a 3–0 Champions League group win on 2 October. Due to Thiago Silva’s injury, Marquinhos had to play due to his goalscoring form at the start of his PSG career.
• Marquinhos scored the last goal of PSG’s 6–1 aggregate win against Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the Champions League on 12 March 2014 and was an unused sub as the team won the Coupe de la Ligue against Lyon on 19 April.
• On 10 May, he scored the opening goal of a 3–1 win over Lille to give PSG a record 86 points in the league with one game left.
• Marquinhos started the 2014–15 season on 2 August, playing the whole 90 minutes when PSG won 2–0 against Guingamp at the Workers Stadium in Beijing.
• In the 32nd minute, he gave away a penalty kick for a foul on Claudio Beauvue, but Salvatore Sirigu saved Mustapha Yatabaré’s kick.
• He scored his first goal of the season in a 2–0 win over Caen on 24 September, heading in a corner from Javier Pastore. In March 2015, Marquinhos signed a one-year contract extension to keep him with the team through 2019.
• According to Nasser Al-Khelaifi, “the biggest European clubs were interested in Marquinhos, so this contract extension reinforces Paris Saint-Germain’s ambitious long-term plans.”
• In an all-Brazilian defense (along with Thiago Silva, Maxwell and David Luiz), Marquinhos scored the equalizer in PSG’s 3–2 win at Marseille in Le Classique.
• A day later, he started in the 4–0 win over Bastia in the 2015 Coupe de la Ligue, his 34th consecutive game without being beaten for the club, surpassing the previous record of George Weah.
• PSG won their third successive league title on 16 May with a 2–1 victory over Montpellier, with Marquinhos playing the final 12 minutes in place of Yohan Cabaye. A couple of weeks later, he was an unused substitute as the team won the Coupe de France final, ending a perfect domestic season.
• “Marquinhos” (in white, number 5) during a UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea in March 2016. PSG began the 2015–16 season with a 2–0 victory over Lyon in the 2015 Trophée des Champions, with Marquinhos an unused substitute as Serge Aurier played at right-back.
• At the end of the summer transfer window, Chelsea had two bids rejected for his signature, ranging from £25.7 to £40.4 million. Marquinhos rarely started during the season due to the partnership of Silva and David Luiz in the PSG defence.
• Alex, one of the team’s former defenders, suggested that Marquinhos leave the team since he was in high demand from big teams.
• In February 2016, Silva criticized the agency representing Marquinhos and David Luiz for leading two players of the same position to the same club, which limited Marquinhos’ opportunities; Silva mentioned Barcelona’s interest in the player.
• PSG defeated Saint-Étienne 3–1 in the quarter-finals of the cup on 2 March, as Marquinhos scored his first goal of the season. On 23 April, he played the entire duration of PSG’s 2–1 win over Lille in the 2016 Coupe de la Ligue Final , and again on 21 May in the Coupe de France Final, which PSG won 4–2. PSG won all four domestic trophies for the second consecutive season.
• In August, Marquinhos missed PSG’s victory in the 2016 Trophée des Champions due to his selection in the Brazilian Olympic team. Jonathan Johnson of ESPN predicted he would play more frequently this season since a new manager, Unai Emery, sold David Luiz back to Chelsea.
• During a 5–1 win at Marseille on 26 February 2017, he scored his first goal of the season; prior to the match, he confirmed that he was in talks for a new contract with the club.
• He scored the last goal in a 5–0 win over title rivals Monaco in the Coupe de France semi-finals on 26 April, and he started alongside Silva in a 1–0 win over Anger a month later in the final. On 14 May, Marquinhos said he had a “100%” chance of remaining at the club next season.
• Marquinhos began the 2017–18 season as PSG won 2–1 in the 2017 Trophée des Champions at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco on 29 July.
• In the team’s exciting run in the Coupe de la Ligue last season, he scored in the 3–2 semi-final win over Rennes on 30 January 2018 but was left out of the 3–0 final win over Monaco as the young national Presnel Kimpembe was substituted. During the season, PSG won all four domestic competitions, and Marquinhos told Le Figaro that he would stay with the club.
• PSG’s late comeback to win 2–1 in the Champions League quarter-finals was sparked by Marquinhos’ late equalizer against Atalanta on 12 August 2020. PSG reached its first Champions League final on 18 August when Marquinhos scored a goal in a 3–0 win over RB Leipzig in the semi-finals. Bayern Munich eventually defeated PSG 1–0 in the final on 23 August.
• Thiago Silva will be succeeded by Marquinhos as PSG’s club captain on 15 September 2020. A match against Nice five days later brought his first goal of the season.
• PSG defeated Manchester United 3–1 in the UEFA Champions League group stage on 2 December with a goal from Marquinhos.
• Marquinhos played his 300th PSG match against Marseille in January 2021, entering the club’s top 10 all-time appearance makers.

International Career

• The Brazilian Under-17 team won the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship and qualified for the World Cup that year with Marquinhos playing every minute.
• In Mexico, he was again an undisputed starter, except for one match, as the team took fourth place.
• Marquinhos, a dual Portuguese-Brazilian national, stated in October 2013 that he would be open to representing Portugal.
• Later that month, Luiz Felipe Scolari called him up for Brazil’s friendly matches against Honduras and Chile. On 17 November, he replaced David Luiz for the last 20 minutes of a 5–0 win against Honduras in Miami.
• During the 2014 Toulon Tournament, Marquinhos played in all five of Brazil Under-21’s matches as they won the tournament. Brazil went on to win the final 5–2 over France with a goal from him to put them 3–2 ahead.

Olympic gold and Copa América Centenario

• Under new manager Dunga, Marquinhos returned to the senior side in September 2014 after missing the 2014 FIFA World Cup on home soil.
• At the Miami International Airport, he played in friendly matches against Colombia and Ecuador, making his first start against the latter. Marquinhos was included in the Brazilian squad for the 2015 Copa América in Chile, his first major international tournament.
• On 21 June, he made his competitive debut – and only appearance in the tournament – as the substitute for Robinho in Brazil’s 2–1 victory over Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano, sending Brazil into the quarter-finals as group winners.
• Marquinhos was named to the Brazilian squad for the Copa America Centenario in the United States in 2016, an “experimental” selection lacking his Paris Saint-Germain defensive partners. The first two games were played at center-back alongside Gil before Miranda replaced him for the last group game, a 1–0 loss to Peru at Gillette Stadium that eliminated his team.
• Later that year, he was included in the squad for the team’s hosting of the Olympic tournament, and in the semi-final against Honduras in Rio de Janeiro, he scored in an eventual 6–0 win.

2018 World Cup and 2019 Copa América victory

• Marquinhos captained Brazil for the first time on 10 October 2017 in a 3–0 win over Chile at Allianz Parque in his hometown due to Silva’s injury.
• Brazil had already qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and the result ended the hopes of their continental champion opponents.
• He was named to manager Tite’s 23-man squad for the final tournament in Russia, along with teammates Silva and Neymar. In a 5–0 friendly win over El Salvador on 11 September, he scored his first international goal.
• In May 2019, Marquinhos was named one of Brazil’s 23-man squad for the Copa América on home soil. With diarrhea, Marquinhos had to mark Lionel Messi in the semi-finals against Argentina on 2 July.
• During the second half, he came off for Miranda to help Brazil win 2–0 over their rivals. Marquinhos played in Brazil’s 3–1 win over Peru in the final at Maracana Stadium on 7 July.
• In Brazil’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, Marquinhos scored his first competitive goal when he headed the opener against Bolivia on 9 October 2020 at Corinthians’ ground. His 50th cap came against Venezuela in the following month.
• Marquinhos scored Brazil’s first goal in their first group stage match of the 2021 Copa América, a 3–0 victory over Venezuela on June 14, 2021.

Facts About Marquinhos

• At the age of eight, Marquinhos began playing football. Corinthians played in Série A in the Brazilian Championship. The youngster kept improving at a rapid pace and won the 2012 Copa Libertadores with Corinthians.
• He made his full international debut against Honduras on the 16th of November, 2013.
• Marquinhos entered the game in the 71st minute, and Brazil won 5-0. In that year he played only one game for Brazil.
• The 2015 Copa America in Chile was his first major tournament. The 2-1 victory over Venezuela was his only opportunity in the tournament.
• Marquinhos is a talented young player with the temperament and talent to succeed at the highest level.
• Marquinhos was named one of the ten most promising young players in Europe by the British newspaper The Observer in January 2014.
• In July 2013, Marquinhos signed a five-year contract with the French side Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of $31.4 million. That was an unprecedented fee for a teenager.
• He scored quite a few goals when he started playing for PSG. He scored in his UEFA Champions League debut against Olympiakos and against Toulouse in his second Ligue 1 game.
• In the 13-14 season, Marquinhos was a part of PSG’s winning side that scored a record 86 points.
• During the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons, Marquinhos did not have much to do. The Silva-Luiz duo was in constant contact, which limited Marcos’ opportunities. In the following season, there were rumors that the defender would leave the club.
• Unai Emery sold Luiz back to Chelsea and Marquinhos got more opportunities afterward.

FAQs

What is Marquinhos known for?

Marquinhos is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, he also is the captain of this team. Marquinhos is well known for his speed, technical skills, anticipation and intelligence.

How did Marquinhos get his name?

While Marquinhos was at Roma, he played under the name “Marcos” to avoid being mistaken for his then-teammate Marquinho (without an ‘S’).

What race is Marquinhos?

In October 2013, Marquinhos, who is of dual Portuguese and Brazilian nationality, stated that he would be open to representing the Portugal national team.

What teams did Marquinhos play for?

• Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
• Brazil national football team

Does Marquinhos speak French?

The 27-year-old stated that his kids have a better grasp of speaking French than he does. I can speak French, I understand. I understand the French, the lifestyle, as they are. Yesterday, I was at home with my daughter, and I was impressed by her French,” Marquinhos said.