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Marcos Antônio emerged as one of the main highlights of São Paulo in a season marked by frustrations and performance below expectations. The player appeared as a relief in a midfield that suffered from 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 secured his place until he established himself as a starter. On the field, the midfielder stood out for his consistency, mobility, and quality in passing, attributes that brought greater balance to the sector.

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 with six assists, created 11 great chances, and distributed 43 key passes, in addition to having a 73% success rate in long passes.

Defensively, he also had a significant performance: he accumulated 17 interceptions, 37 tackles, and recovered 168 balls throughout the season.

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Despite his consistency and high level of performance, the midfielder did not escape a problem that affected a large part of the tricolor squad: injuries. Marcos Antônio suffered a muscle injury in the posterior region of his left thigh, which sidelined him from some commitments throughout the year.

Loan Renewal

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

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