About Marcinho
Born 1978. Marcinho is a Brazilian association football player.
Márcio Franco da Silva (born 28 August 1978), better known as Marcinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Skillful and fast, Marcinho attracted attention due to his short stature (1.59 m), one of the smallest in Brazilian football history (later equaled by Elton). His stature was the result of the onset of polio.
Honours
América Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1999
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Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Marcinho's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Marcinho?
Brazilian footballer (b. 1978)
When was Marcinho born?
Marcinho was born on 28 August 1978 in Mossoró.
What is Marcinho's occupation?
Marcinho is an association football player.
What nationality is Marcinho?
Marcinho is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marcinho (footballer, born 1978)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcinho. https://biography.guide/marcinho-association-football-player/
MLA: "Marcinho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcinho-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Marcinho." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcinho-association-football-player/.
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