3) He’s Had A Standout Performance In A Big Game Already
That solitary goal, his first at senior level, came in a very high-profile match: the second leg of the Copa Libertadores last 16 tie against Argentinian side Racing Club.
Crespo decided to hand Marquinhos his first start in professional football, and the gamble paid off as the winger scored and provided an assist in a 3-1 away win, which sealed their progress to the quarter-finals.