Marquinhos returns to Paris Saint-Germain’s defense this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1 pm (Brasília time), at Parc des Princes, in Paris, for the 11th round of Ligue 1. The 31-year-old captain, recovered from suspension, forms a partnership with Willian Pacho in defense against Nice, in eighth place. PSG, leader with 21 points, needs his solidity after a recent draw to overcome the visiting team, who has 17 points and is looking for an upset.
The clash in the 48,000-seat stadium takes place under the refereeing of François Letexier, with an average of 4.02 cards per match. Coaches Luis Enrique and Franck Haise prepare tactical duels, with Marquinhos central to the home team’s defensive strategy.
The match marks the return of the Brazilian, a key player in 316 Ligue 1 games with PSG.
- Captain winning 10 league titles;
- 121 clean sheets in career in the French championship;
- Average of 95% pass accuracy in the current season.
Numbers that define Marquinhos at PSG
The defender has accumulated 26 goals and 7 assists in 316 Ligue 1 matches since 2013. In this 2025/26 season, he played 10 games, with 19 shots and 7 on target, in addition to 95% of his passes being completed. His tackle rate stands at 3 per 90 minutes, and interceptions at 1, contributing to just 9 goals conceded by PSG in the league.
In European clashes, he reached 100 games in the Champions League in February 2025, with an average rating of 7.2 on Sofascore. Against Nice, in 45 historic duels, PSG wonI 22, and Marquinhos participated in 15, maintaining 8 clean sheets.
This data reinforces his consistency, with 67 kg and 1.83 m height optimized for aerial duels, winning 72% of them.
Career peak in 2025
Marquinhos’ best moment came in the 2024/25 season, when he captained PSG to their first Champions League title. In March, he scored against Lille in a 4-1 victory, and in June, he led 5-0 over Inter Milan in the final, completing the treble with Ligue 1 and Coupe de France.
Before, in 2013, he debuted with a goal in the Champions League for PSG, aged 19. For the Brazilian national team, he has played 85 games and scored 6 goals, including the 2021 Copa América.
This phase increased his market value to 70 million euros, consolidating him as one of the top 5 defenders in the world.
The impact is reflected in trophies: 10 Ligue 1, 6 Coupes and 1 Club World Cup.
Expected impact against Nice
Marquinhos organizes the defense in 4-3-3, neutralizing attackers like Jansson and Boga, whoscored 5 and 3 goals in the league. His reading of the game reduces counterattacks, with PSG conceding just 0.9 goals per game at home. Without Hakimi, he takes the lead in releasing the ball, connecting with Vitinha and Neves.
In recent history, Nice won 3-1 in April 2025 at the same stadium, but Marquinhos limited chances to 8. Today, his presence increases possession to 71% and corners to 6.2 per game.
Forecast indicates his clean sheet, with PSG winning 2-0.
PSG recent performance
The team drew 1-1 with Lorient on 29 October, with Marquinhos absent. They beat Brest 2-0 on October 22nd and Monaco 3-1 on October 15th. Draw 0-0 with Lyon on October 8th, and 4-2 against Marseille on October 1st.
- Three wins, two draws in the last five;
- 12 goals scored, 4 conceded;
- Marquinhos starts in four, with an average grade of 7.0.
Nice beat Lille 2-0 on October 29, but lost to Reims 0-1 on October 22.
Where to watch and practical context
The broadcast takes place on CazéTV on YouTube, with narration in Portuguese and live stats. FIFA+ covers it for free in Brazil. At Parc des Princes, cloudy weather with 12°C and 20% rain, winds at 15 km/h.
Tickets sold out since October, starting at 60 euros. Top scorers: Dembélé (6 goals) for PSG, Diop (6) for Nice. History: PSG undefeated at home inNovember since 2012, but Nice have won two of the last three visits.
