Biography
Who is Marcos Lopes?
Early life and background
Marcos Lopes Paulo Mesquita Lopes was born on December 28, 1995, in Belém, Portugal, though sources also note his birthplace in Belém, Pará, Brazil. He was born to a Brazilian father and a Portuguese mother, and he moved to Portugal at the age of four. Growing up, he developed a passion for association football and began playing youth football for Benfica from ages 10 to 15.
Manchester City debut
In 2011, Marcos signed for Manchester City. He was a surprise addition to the first team pre-season the following year. He had to wait until January 7, 2013, to make his competitive debut, when he came on as an 88th-minute substitute for David Silva in an FA Cup third-round tie against Watford.
During that same match, he scored the final goal in a 3-0 win. This achievement made him the youngest ever goalscorer for the club at the age of 17 years and 9 days. He also claimed the inaugural Academy Player of the Year award after winning a public vote during the 2012-13 season.
Club career and transfers
On July 7, 2014, Marcos was loaned to Lille until the end of the campaign. Later, on August 28, 2015, he joined Ligue 1 side Monaco for nine million pounds. Throughout his career, he played for several other teams, including Sevilla, Nice, Olympiacos, Troyes, Braga, Alanyaspor, Farense, Tondela, and Motor Lublin.
While playing for Sevilla, he was part of the squad that won the UEFA Europa League in the 2019-20 season. He also secured titles with Olympiacos, winning the Super League Greece in 2021-22, and with Braga, capturing the Taça da Liga in 2023-24.
International career
Marcos chose to represent Portugal internationally, winning caps at every youth level. He appeared with the under-20 side at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, playing all matches in New Zealand and helping his country reach the quarter-finals.
On January 5, 2014, still aged 18, Marcos made his debut with the under-21 team in a win over Macedonia. He first appeared with the full national side on November 14, 2017, replacing Gonçalo Guedes late in the second half of a friendly draw against the United States. He was also named in a preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but did not make the final cut.
Birthday and age
Marcos Lopes was born on December 28, 1995, which makes Marcos 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Marcos shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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