Marco Antonio Rodrigues Henriques (born 8 August 1960), better known as Marquinho Carioca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Club career Marquinho started playing for the youth team of Vasco da Gama, eventually getting promoted to the senior squad in 1980, In the 1982 Campeonato Carioca he scored a decisive goal for Vasco da Gama. In 1983, He was loaned out to Fortaleza for a lone season,
In 1985, Marquinho joined Flamengo and played for them for three seasons, playing alongside players such as Zico, Bebeto, Aldair, etc., He also helped them win the league in 1986.
He also played for Atlético Mineiro, Coritiba, Fluminense.
In 1989, Marquinho joined Qatari League side Al-Arabi, proving to be an influential player winning the Qatari League, Emir Cup, etc. Scoring twice in the 1989/90 Emir Cup final.
Marquinho stood out for his physical intensity, capable of running throughout the match without tiring.
International career Marquinho played for the Brazil U20 in 1981, which were the champions of the Toulon Tournament. He also made two senior appearances for the Brazilian national team.
Honours Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1982 Taça Rio: 1984
Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1986 Taça Rio: 1986
Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1988
Fluminense : 1989
Al-Arabi Qatar Stars League: 1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94 Emir of Qatar Cup: 1992–93 Qatar Sheikh Jassem Cup: 1994
Brazil U20 Toulon Tournament: 1981
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