Marco Gabriel de Oliveira Santos (born 16 November 2000), simply known as Marco, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either a central defender or a left back for Volta Redonda, on loan from Portuguesa.

Club career

Born in São Paulo, Marco joined Portuguesa's youth setup in 2019, after representing Osasco FC and São José-SP. He made his senior debut for the side on 25 November 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Maikinho in a 2–0 home win over Guarani, for the year's Copa Paulista.

Marco (footballer, born 2000)

Marco was promoted to the main squad for the 2021 season, and made his first appearance as a starter on 5 July 2021, providing an assist for Caíque's opener in a 2–0 Série D home win over São Bento; he was later praised by manager Fernando Marchiori. He was a backup option during the 2022 Campeonato Paulista Série A2, as his side achieved promotion as champions.

Marco (footballer, born 2000)

Marco scored his first senior goal on 10 September 2022, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over Desportivo Brasil. On 26 December, he was loaned to Série C side Volta Redonda until the end of 2023; he also renewed his contract with Lusa until 2024.

Marco (footballer, born 2000)

Career statistics

Honours

Portuguesa

Copa Paulista: 2020

Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2022

References

2000 births

Living people

Footballers from São Paulo

Brazilian men's footballers

Men's association football defenders

Campeonato Brasileiro Série C players

Campeonato Brasileiro Série D players

Associação Portuguesa de Desportos players

Volta Redonda FC players