Marquinhos
Makes five clearances vs Haiti
Marquinhos recorded two tackles (one won) and five clearances in Friday's 3-0 win against Haiti.
Analysis: Marquinhos led Brazil in clearances to help Brazil earn their first win and now has nine after two starts. The PSG centerback made his first two tackles in the competition and logged the first clean sheet. He also won the second-most aerials (three) for his side.
Makes four clearances in draw
Marquinhos generated two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Analysis: Marquinhos failed to guard Ismael Saibari in Morocco's opener, but made the second-most clearances (four) and led Brazil in aerials won (three) during the draw. The team captain was also one of five players co-leading them in shots. The centerback won Ligue 1 and Champions League trophies for PSG in the European season.
Will captain Brazil at WC
Marquinhos will start at center-back and captain Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: Marquinhos is coming off another successful season with PSG, leading the Ligue 1 giants to the Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League titles while making 26 starts (29 total appearances) between both competitions. PSG kept 10 clean sheets in the games he played, and he should form one of the best center-back duos in the competition alongside Arsenal's Gabriel.
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