Career
He also holds Italian nationality. Born in Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais, Marcos Paulo played with Venda Nova Futebol Clube and Associação Atlética Caldense in his country. In January 2008, he was signed by Ligue 1 side Le Mans Union Club 72.
During his two 1/2-year spell in France, Paulo was almost exclusively associated with the club"s reserve team
Marcos Paulo spent the following seasons competing in Portugal"s Primeira Liga, with U.D. Leiria and Académica de Coimbra. On 29 July 2015, he signed a two-year contract with Super League Greece club Panetolikos F.C. for an undisclosed fee.