Marcal
Current team: Botafogo
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 19 February, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
Weight: 163.1 lb
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €240k
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 19 February, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
Weight: 163.1 lb
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €240k
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Transfers
Injuries
Where to Watch Marcal
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Marcal plays as a defender for Botafogo. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
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Globosat
Available on: Premiere, Premiere 2, Premiere 3, Premiere 4, Premiere 5, Premiere 6, Premiere 7, Premiere 8
TelevisaUnivision
beIN Sports, TelevisaUnivision, Fanatiz, fuboTV
beIN Sports, TelevisaUnivision, Fanatiz, fuboTV
Globosat, Fanatiz, TV Globo Internacional, YouTube
beIN Sports, Fanatiz, fuboTV
Globosat
Statistics
Marcal Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Botafogo RJ | Brasileirão | 141 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2026 | Botafogo RJ | Carioca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025 | Botafogo RJ | Brasileirão | 917 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2024 | Botafogo RJ | Brasileirão | 1012 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2024 | Botafogo RJ | Carioca | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Botafogo RJ | Serie A | 22 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||||||
| 2023 | Botafogo RJ | Carioca | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| 2022 | Botafogo RJ | Serie A | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Wolves | Premier League | 1453 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | Wolves | Premier League | 628 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | 832 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2018/19 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | 883 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | 1294 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2016/17 | Guingamp | Ligue 1 | 2689 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| 2015/16 | Gaziantepspor | Super Lig | 21 | 0 | 10 | 2 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 29 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 27 | 2 | 11 | 1 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 12 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Botafogo RJ | Copa do Brasil | 68 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Botafogo RJ | Copa do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Botafogo RJ | Copa do Brasil | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021/22 | Wolves | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Wolves U21 | EFL Trophy | 71 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Lyon | Coupe de la Ligue | 210 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Lyon | Coupe de France | 226 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 2018/19 | Lyon | Coupe de France | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 2018/19 | Lyon | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Lyon | Coupe de France | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Guingamp | Coupe de France | 161 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2015/16 | Gaziantepspor | Turkish Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Nacional | Taça da Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Nacional | Taça de Portugal | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Nacional | Taça da Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Botafogo RJ | Copa Sudamericana | 114 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Botafogo RJ | Copa Libertadores | 54 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Botafogo RJ | FIFA Club World Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024 | Botafogo RJ | Copa Libertadores | 214 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2023 | Botafogo RJ | Copa Sudamericana | 412 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Lyon | UEFA Champions League | 508 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2018/19 | Lyon | UEFA Champions League | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Lyon | UEFA Europa League | 520 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2014/15 | Nacional | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trophies
Marcal Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2015, |
| Brazil - Serie A | Winner | 1 | 2024, |
| Brazil - Supercopa do Brasil | 2nd Place | 1 | 2025, |
| World - Emirates Cup | Winner | 1 | 2019, |
| South America - CONMEBOL Libertadores | Winner | 1 | 2024, |
| South America - CONMEBOL Recopa | 2nd Place | 1 | 2025, |
Transfers
Marcal Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.03.2025 | Botafogo RJ | Botafogo RJ | Free agent |
| 19.07.2022 | Wolves | Botafogo RJ | Free agent |
| 07.09.2020 | Lyon | Wolves | Transfer |
| 01.07.2017 | Benfica | Lyon | Transfer |
| 30.06.2016 | Gaziantepspor | Benfica | Return from loan |
| 20.08.2015 | Benfica | Gaziantepspor | Loan |
| 01.07.2015 | Nacional | Benfica | Free agent |
| 20.01.2012 | Torreense | Nacional | Free agent |
| 01.07.2010 | Guaratingueta | Torreense | Free agent |
| 01.01.2010 | Gremio | Guaratingueta | Free agent |
Sidelined
Marcal Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Injury | 02.06.2025 | 09.06.2025 |
| Muscle Injury | 13.03.2025 | 02.05.2025 |
| Calf Injury | 20.04.2024 | 18.06.2024 |
| Calf Injury | 28.03.2024 | 13.04.2024 |
| Foot Injury | 24.11.2023 | 16.01.2024 |
| MCL Knee Injury | 10.01.2022 | 21.01.2022 |
| Virus | 02.12.2021 | 10.12.2021 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 23.10.2021 | 19.11.2021 |
| Groin Injury | 21.02.2021 | 15.05.2021 |
| Groin Injury | 28.12.2020 | 13.02.2021 |
| Knock | 26.10.2020 | 07.11.2020 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 23.09.2020 | 18.10.2020 |
| Calf Injury | 11.12.2019 | 03.01.2020 |
| Thigh Injury | 21.10.2019 | 20.11.2019 |
| Knock | 01.08.2019 | 10.09.2019 |
| Groin Injury | 13.04.2019 | 08.05.2019 |
| Thigh Injury | 25.02.2019 | 08.03.2019 |
| Calf Injury | 16.07.2018 | 24.09.2018 |
| Calf Injury | 16.01.2018 | 19.01.2018 |
| Calf Injury | 21.09.2017 | 09.10.2017 |
| Hamstring | 22.08.2017 | 09.09.2017 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 26.04.2017 | 11.05.2017 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 02.03.2017 | 09.03.2017 |
