“PSG’s greatest captain”, Marquinhos hailed by a legend | OneFootball

Pedro Miguel Pauleta, former striker (2003–2008) and captain of Paris Saint-Germain, was invited by Ici Paris to speak about the current PSG armband holder: Marquinhos. He was full of praise for the 31-year-old centre-back who arrived in Paris in 2013.

Pauleta: “Opponents respect him.”

We know that Marquinhos is regularly criticized, especially for his role as captain. It is somewhat surprising to see that this still happens so often, and the same goes for his qualities as a defender, even though he has won the Champions League and continues to perform well in a team that impresses. Nothing is forgiven when it comes to him, and the things he does well remain in the shadows.

It is good to see Pauleta reminding people of the positives Marquinhos brings, as he may well be one of those players whose qualities are only recognized once he is no longer there. There is also the positive image he projects, that of a great professional and someone who commands respect on the pitch. Even if some have already seen that as a weakness, as if you had to be nasty to be a great player.

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