From centre-back to PSG keeper: meet Endrick's ex-Palmeiras team-mate | OneFootball

With an entire family involved in sports, especially basketball, Renato Marin, who came through Palmeiras’ youth system and played alongside Endrick, Luis Guilherme and Vitor Reis, found his passion in football. Since childhood, he discovered a fascination with the sport and, over the years, stood out through dedication.

Paulista Under-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 looked to make his mark. Tall and strong in marking, he began 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 was 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 a 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 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 with my development – he commented

Spell at Palmeiras

After his time at Palmeiras and the Under-11 title, Renato wore the São Paulo shirt and also became champion at Under-13 level. Some time later, came the first chance to leave the country and play for a major club in Europe: 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 Under-16 and Under-17 titles, the Coppa TIM Primavera Under-20, and finished runner-up in the Coppa TIM Primavera in 2024, being awarded Best Under-20 Goalkeeper in Italy at the age of 18.

– Having a family member with you is essential during this period of adaptation to a new country, culture and language. The Italian school of goalkeeping differs a little from the Brazilian one. There is a strong focus on fundamentals. Fortunately, I managed to adapt 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 Under-18 and Under-19 level. And after standing out in Italy, Renato received an invitation from Paris Saint-Germain and joined the club in July 2025, at the age of 19.

– Another very interesting project, and one I embraced. Here it is like 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 Under-23s. He made his debut for the first team in December 2025.

– I’m happy and I will 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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