Marcos

Brazil · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2002

'Saint Marcos', whose decisive saves protected Brazil's 2002 World Cup triumph

Nicknames São Marcos

66.6OVR#62 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping80.4
  • Speed18.2
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement14.6
  • Football IQ68.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical69.6
  • Mental86.3
  • Career80.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty98
  2. Reflexes92
  3. Reactions92
  4. Big-Game Temperament92
  5. Determination90
  6. Diving88
  7. Concentration88
  8. One-on-Ones86
  9. Tactical Discipline86
  10. GK Positioning84

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 80.4

  • Diving88
  • Handling82
  • Reflexes92
  • GK Positioning84
  • One-on-Ones86
  • Commanding Area80
  • Kicking74
  • Distribution68
  • Sweeping70

Speed 18.2

  • Top Speed53
  • Acceleration56
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 14.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation73
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 68.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity40

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 69.6

  • Strength78
  • Stamina72
  • Agility80
  • Balance76
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions92
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression62

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration88
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 80.6

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements77
  • Durability68
  • Loyalty98

Profile

Born
4 August 1973
Height
193 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1992–2012
Prime
1999-2002

Club career

  • 1992–2012 Palmeiras

Honours

World Cup 1

2002 Brazil

Continental title 1

1999 Copa América

Copa Libertadores 1

1999 Palmeiras

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Palmeiras 2

1993, 1994

Confederations Cup 1

2005

Copa do Brasil 1

1998

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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