Marquinhos offers impressive pace for a center-back, allowing him to keep up with rapid attackers and recover in high defensive lines.

A standout trait for build-up play. Marquinhos is very composed on the ball and delivers precise, accurate short passes under pressure.

Marquinhos has sharp defensive instincts. He reacts quickly to danger, whether it's intercepting passes, recovering loose balls, or adjusting position to block a shot.

His defensive fundamentals are elite. His tackling is clean and efficient, his positioning is intelligent, and his ability to read the game allows him to anticipate passes or block shooting angles.

Despite not being the bulkiest CB, Marquinhos is strong, aggressive, and durable. He holds his ground against physical strikers, doesn’t shy away from challenges, and is tough in shoulder-to-shoulder duels.

This trait gives him an edge on set-pieces, both offensively and defensively. In the box, he can score from corners with strong, driven headers, while in his own half, he clears aerial balls with authority.