Corinthians academy product Marquinhos, Brazil's most decorated ever | OneFootball

A product of Corinthians' youth academy, center-back Marquinhos reached a historic milestone in world football with the UEFA Super Cup title this Wednesday (12). By reaching 43 official titles won in his career, the defender surpassed Daniel Alves, who has 42, and became the Brazilian with the most trophies in the history of the sport, according to information from Lance!.

Currently at Paris Saint-Germain and captain of the French club, the defender built much of his successful career in European football. For PSG, the center-back has won several domestic titles, including Ligue 1, the French Cup, the French League Cup, and the French Super Cup.

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In addition to his achievements in France, the defender has also lifted major international trophies with the Parisian club. Among them are the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Intercontinental Cup.

A trophy-filled career

Marquinhos’ story with titles, however, began before he established himself in European football. Developed by Corinthians, the center-back was part of the squad that won the 2012 Copa Libertadores, the first continental title in the club’s history.

For the Brazilian National Team, Marquinhos also added an important achievement to his résumé by taking part in the Copa América-winning campaign. Now, with 43 trophies, the player who took his first steps at Parque São Jorge has become the most successful Brazilian in history.

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