Marcos André
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{about|a Brazilian footballer, born 1996|Brazilian footballer, born 2003|Marcos André (footballer, born 2003)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}}
{{Portuguese name|de Sousa|Mendonça}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Marcos André
| image =
| caption =
| full_name = Marcos André de Sousa Mendonça
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|10|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = Coroatá, Brazil
| height = 1.84 m
| position = Striker
| currentclub = Valladolid
| clubnumber = 9
| youthyears1 = 2014
| youthclubs1 = Sobradinho
| youthyears2 = 2015
| youthclubs2 = Araguaína
| youthyears3 = 2015
| youthclubs3 = Guaratinguetá
| years1 = 2015–2019
| clubs1 = Celta B
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2015–2016
| clubs2 = → Órdenes (loan)
| caps2 = 23
| goals2 = 5
| years3 = 2016–2017
| clubs3 = → Logroñés B (loan)
| caps3 = 13
| goals3 = 6
| years4 = 2017–2019
| clubs4 = → Logroñés (loan)
| caps4 = 84
| goals4 = 23
| years5 = 2019–2020
| clubs5 = Valladolid B
| caps5 = 1
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2019–2020
| clubs6 = → Mirandés (loan)
| caps6 = 38
| goals6 = 12
| years7 = 2020–2021
| clubs7 = Valladolid
| caps7 = 24
| goals7 = 5
| years8 = 2021–2023
| clubs8 = Valencia
| caps8 = 46
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2023–
| clubs9 = Valladolid
| caps9 = 32
| goals9 = 4
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 =
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| club-update = 17 February 2025
| nationalteam-update =
}}
Marcos André de Sousa Mendonça (born 20 October 1996), known as Marcos André, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Valladolid.
Club career
=Celta=
Born in São Luís but raised in Coroatá in the state of Maranhão,{{cite web|url=https://coroataonlinema.com/noticia/jogador-marcos-andre-recebe-titulo-de-cidadao-coroataense|title=Jogador Marcos André recebe título de cidadão coroataense|trans-title=Player Marcos André receives title of coroatense citizen|publisher=Coroatá Online|language=pt-BR|date=26 June 2017|accessdate=31 August 2019}} Marcos André represented Sobradinho, Araguaína and Guaratinguetá as a youth.{{cite web|url=http://www.coroatadeverdade.com/2017/06/coroataense-marca-contra-o-real-madrid.html|title=Marcos André, o Coroataense que está se destacando no futebol da Espanha|trans-title=Marcos André, the Coroatense who is being a spotlight in Spanish football|publisher=Coroatá de Verdade|language=pt-BR|date=13 June 2017|accessdate=31 August 2019}} In March 2015, he went on a trial at La Liga side RC Celta de Vigo, signing a two-year contract in July and being initially assigned to the reserves.{{cite web|url=http://www.canteiraceleste.com/2015/07/Ralph-Silva-fichaje.html|title=El central Ralph Silva, nueva incorporación del Celta B|trans-title=Stopper Ralph Silva, new addition of Celta B|publisher=Canteira Celeste|language=es|date=24 July 2015|accessdate=31 August 2019}}
In October 2015, Marcos André was loaned to Tercera División side SD Órdenes until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.canteiraceleste.com/2015/10/Ralph-Marcos-Ordenes.html|title=Los brasileños Ralph Silva y Marcos André, cedidos a la SD Órdenes de Tercera División|trans-title=Brazilians Ralph Silva and Marcos André, loaned to SD Órdenes of Tercera División|publisher=Canteira Celeste|language=es|date=24 October 2015|accessdate=31 August 2019}} The following 31 August, he moved to fellow fourth division side UD Logroñés B also in a temporary deal;{{cite web|url=http://udlogrones.com/ralph-silva-y-marcos-andre-dos-jugadores-brasilenos-para-el-promesas/|title=Ralph Silva y Marcos André, dos jugadores brasileños para el Promesas|trans-title=Ralph Silva and Marcos André, two Brazilian players for Promesas|publisher=UD Logroñés|language=es|date=31 August 2016|accessdate=31 August 2019}} during the campaign, he also featured regularly for the main squad in Segunda División B.
On 17 July 2017, Marcos André's loan was renewed for two years, now definitely assigned to the first team.{{cite web|url=http://udlogrones.com/marcos-andre-llega-cedido-a-la-ud-logrones-para-las-proximas-dos-temporadas/|title=Marcos André llega cedido a la UD Logroñés para las próximas dos temporadas|trans-title=Marcos André arrives on loan at UD Logroñés for the following two seasons|publisher=UD Logroñés|language=es|date=17 July 2017|accessdate=31 August 2019}} He was a regular starter for the club, scoring 11 goals in 2017–18 and ten goals in 2018–19 as the club missed out promotion in the play-offs.
=Valladolid=
On 23 July 2019, Marcos André agreed to a four-year deal with Real Valladolid, being assigned to the B-team in the third division.{{cite web|url=http://www.realvalladolid.es/noticias/actualidad/23072019/El-Real-Valladolid-incorpora-al-delantero-Marcos-Andre/|title=El Real Valladolid incorpora al delantero Marcos André|trans-title=Real Valladolid sign the forward Marcos André|publisher=Real Valladolid|language=es|date=23 July 2019|accessdate=31 August 2019}} On 30 August, he was loaned to Segunda División side CD Mirandés for one year.{{cite web|url=http://www.realvalladolid.es/noticias/actualidad/30082019/Marcos-Andre-cedido-al-Mirandes/|title=Marcos André, cedido al Mirándes|trans-title=Marcos André, loaned to Mirandés|publisher=Real Valladolid|language=es|date=30 August 2019|accessdate=31 August 2019}}
Marcos André made his professional debut on 31 August 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute for Mario Barco in a 2–0 away loss against CD Numancia.{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/segunda-division/cronica/2019/08/31/5d6ac19e22601d2d5f8b45e9.html|title=A la tercera fue la vencida para los sorianos|trans-title=The third was the charm for the sorianos|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=31 August 2019|accessdate=31 August 2019}} He scored his first goal in the second division on 29 September, netting the opener in a 1–1 away draw against Deportivo de La Coruña,{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/segunda-division/cronica/2019/09/29/5d910afe22601db1048b45c1.html|title=El Dépor toca fondo|trans-title=Dépor sink deep|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=29 September 2019|accessdate=19 August 2020}} and ended the season with 12 goals to his name.{{cite web|url=https://eldesmarque.com/valladolid/real-valladolid/noticias/59716-marcos-andre-se-ha-ganado-una-gran-oportunidad|title=Marcos André se ha ganado una gran oportunidad|trans-title=Marcos André has won a great opportunity|publisher=El Desmarque|language=es|date=21 July 2020|accessdate=19 August 2020}}
Upon returning from loan, Marcos André was assigned to the first team in La Liga, and made his debut in the category on 3 October 2020 by starting in a 2–1 home loss against SD Eibar.{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/primera-division/valladolid-vs-eibar/cronica/2020/10/03/5f7859e4e2704e4f328b45b5.html|title=Victoria con cabeza|trans-title=Win with the head|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=3 October 2020|accessdate=4 October 2020}} In his second appearance on 8 November, he scored his team's second in a 2–1 home success over Athletic Bilbao.{{cite web|url=https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/08/primera/1604864536_631722.html|title=El Valladolid logra su primera victoria ante el Athletic|trans-title=Valladolid get their first win against Athletic|publisher=Diario AS|language=es|date=8 November 2020|accessdate=30 December 2020}}
=Valencia=
On 25 August 2021, after Valladolid's relegation, Marcos André moved to Valencia CF in the top tier, on a five-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.valenciacf.com/en/article/en-official-statement-marcos-andre-2021-08-25|title=OFFICIAL STATEMENT {{!}} MARCOS ANDRÉ|publisher=Valencia CF|date=25 August 2021|accessdate=25 August 2021}} Used mainly as a substitute in his first season, he scored his first goal on 25 September in the fourth minute of added time to earn a draw at home to Athletic;{{cite news |last1=Álvarez |first1=Fernando |title=Mestalla no se rinde ni ante Marcelino|trans-title=Mestalla does not surrender to Marcelino either|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/primera-division/valencia-vs-athletic/cronica/2021/09/25/614f2c36ca474153058b457f.html |access-date=7 February 2022 |publisher=Marca |date=25 September 2021 |language=Spanish}} the following 16 January in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, he scored the only goal in the first minute at third-tier CD Atlético Baleares.{{cite news |title=0–1. Un gol de Marco André en el primer minuto da el pase al Valencia|trans-title=0–1. A goal by Marco André in the first minute puts Valencia through|url=https://www.efe.com/efe/comunitat-valenciana/deportes/0-1-un-gol-de-marco-andre-en-el-primer-minuto-da-pase-al-valencia/50000883-4718585 |access-date=7 February 2022 |publisher=EFE |date=16 January 2022 |language=Spanish}}
=Valladolid return=
On 29 August 2023, Marcos André returned to Valladolid on a five-year contract, with the club in the second division.{{cite web|url=https://www.realvalladolid.es/noticias/marcos-andre-dinamita-para-el-ataque|title=Marcos André, dinamita para el ataque|trans-title=Marcos André, power for the attack|publisher=Real Valladolid|language=es|date=29 August 2023|accessdate=29 August 2023}}
Career statistics
{{updated|25 August 2023}}{{Soccerway|marcos-andre-de-sousa-mendonca/471527|access-date=2 December 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sofascore.com/player/marcos-de-sousa/880157|title=Marcos de Sousa|website=SofaScore|access-date=10 October 2020}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Órdenes (loan)
|23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 5 | ||
| Logroñés B (loan)
|13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 6 | ||
| rowspan="4"|Logroñés (loan)
|rowspan="3"|Segunda División B |18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18
|35 | 11 | 3 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 38 | 12 | ||
| 2018–19
|35 | 10 | 3 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 38 | 12 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!88 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 26 | |
| Real Valladolid B
|Segunda División B |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| Mirandés (loan)
|38 | 12 | 7 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 45 | 12 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Real Valladolid
|23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 4 | ||
| 2021–22
|Segunda División |1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 1 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 5 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Valencia
|La Liga |29 | 1 | 6 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 35 | 3 | ||
| 2022–23
|La Liga |17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 19 | 1 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!46 | 2 | 8 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 54 | 4 | ||
| Real Valladolid
!16 !3 !0 !0 ! ! !16 !3 | ||||||||
| colspan="3" |Career total
!249 | 56 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 61 |
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Honors
References
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External links
- [https://www.valenciacf.com/en/sports/en-first-team-01/player/marcos-andre-de-sousa-mendonca Profile] at the Valencia CF website
- {{BDFutbol|22451}}
- {{LaPreferente|197159}}
- {{Soccerway|marcos-andre-de-sousa-mendonca/471527}}
{{Real Valladolid squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Marcos Andre}}
Category:Footballers from São Luís, Maranhão
Category:Brazilian men's footballers
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Segunda División players
Category:Segunda División B players
Category:Tercera División players
Category:RC Celta Fortuna players
Category:UD Logroñés B players
Category:Real Valladolid Promesas players
Category:CD Mirandés footballers
Category:Real Valladolid players
Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Spain