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Marcos Antônio emerged as one of the main highlights for São Paulo in a season marked by frustrations and below-expected performance. The player appeared as a breath of fresh air in a midfield that struggled with a lack of creativity.

Signed without much fanfare and initially seen as the third option in the squad, Marcos Antônio took advantage of the opportunities that arose over time and earned his place until he established himself as a starter. On the field, the midfielder stood out for his consistency, mobility, and passing quality—attributes that brought greater balance to the sector.

In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, Marcos Antônio’s season received overwhelmingly positive reviews from São Paulo fans. The “good” option led the voting with 59.26% of the choices, while 25.93% of supporters rated his performance as “excellent.”

The intermediate and negative evaluations lagged far behind. Only 7.41% considered the season “average,” while the “bad” and “terrible” options were tied, each with 3.7% of the votes.

Marcos Antônio’s Numbers

And the numbers reinforce this importance. In 2025, Marcos Antônio played 43 matches for São Paulo, starting in 36 of them. During this period, he contributed six assists, created 11 big chances, and delivered 43 key passes, in addition to achieving a 73% success rate in long passes.

Defensively, he also performed well: he tallied 17 interceptions, 37 tackles, and recovered the ball 168 times throughout the season.

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Despite his consistency and high level of performance, the midfielder did not escape a problem that affected much of the squad: injuries. Marcos Antônio suffered a muscle injury in the back of his left thigh, which kept him out of some matches during the year.

Loan Renewal

His good performance was decisive for São Paulo to renew his loan until June 30, 2026. Marcos Antônio belongs to Lazio, from Italy, a club with which he has a contract until June 2027.

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