From centre-back to PSG keeper, with Endrick and Vitor Reis at Palmeiras | OneFootball

With a family deeply involved in sports, especially basketball, Renato Marin, who came through Palmeiras’ youth ranks and played alongside Endrick, Luis Guilherme, and Vitor Reis, found his passion in football. From childhood, he discovered a love for the sport and, over the years, stood out through dedication.

Paulista U-11 championship-winning team featuring names such as Endrick, Luis Guilherme, and Vitor Reis – Photo: Reproduction

But right from the start, it was not as a goalkeeper that Renato Marin tried to make his mark. Tall and a good marker, he started out as a center-back. However, because of his desire to play in every game and guidance from the professionals at the time, he eventually switched to goalkeeper when playing on the field. That is because in futsal, he remained an outfield player, playing as a defender from ages 8 to 12.

– My desire to play, train, and do my best was so great that during one call-up, this opportunity came up. I didn’t think twice and accepted the challenge. I always worked very hard from an early age, and I realized that playing in goal was my place – he said

– That period in futsal also had a big impact on my development, as did being an outfield player, because I worked a lot with my feet. That helped and still helps a lot in my progress – he commented

Spell at Palmeiras

After his time at Palmeiras and the U-11 title, Renato wore the São Paulo shirt and also became champion at U-13 level. Some time later came his first chance to leave the country and play for a major European club: Roma.

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With his mother alongside him to provide full support, Renato moved to Italy and began his international career. Wearing the Roma shirt, he won the U16 title, the U-17 Copa Tim Primavera Sub20, and finished runner-up in the Copa Tim Primavera in 2024, being awarded Best U20 Goalkeeper in Italy at the age of 18.

– Having a family member with you is essential during this period of adapting to a new country, culture, and language. The Italian school of goalkeeping differs somewhat from the Brazilian one. The focus is very much on fundamentals. Fortunately, I adapted very well, so much so that I stayed at the club until I was 19. At Roma, I signed my first professional contract – he said

Move to PSG

With Italian citizenship, he also represented the country’s national team at the U-18 and U-19 levels. And after standing out in Italy, Paris Saint-Germain came calling for Renato, who joined the club in July 2025 at the age of 19.

– Another very interesting project that I embraced. Here it is similar to the Brazilian school of goalkeeping; they also work on playing out with their feet. – he highlighted

For the French club, Renato alternates between the senior team and the U-23s. He made his debut for the first team in December 2025.

– I’m happy and I’ll keep doing my best to earn my place and defend the PSG shirt – he concluded

At PSG, Renato won the 2025 French Super Cup and the 2025 Intercontinental Cup.

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