Background and career
Márcio Roberto dos Santos (born 15 September 1969), commonly known as Márcio Santos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Brazilian football, he earned 43 caps and scored five goals for the Brazil national team. A starting member of the side that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup, he appeared in every match of the tournament. He was also part of the Brazilian squad that won the 1997 Copa América.
At club level, He played in Brazil and Europe, representing teams including Internacional, Botafogo, Bordeaux, Fiorentina and Ajax. With Ajax, he won the 1995–96 Eredivisie.


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