Raí, a Brazilian legend of Paris Saint-Germain, paid tribute on Téléfoot to Marquinhos, the 31-year-old defender and symbol of the club. He praised the captain’s loyalty and values, recalling how his journey reflects the history and spirit of PSG.
Raí: “He has of course won more than he has lost”
“He has lived through every emotion, and he has of course won more than he has lost. I believe these numbers show loyalty. He represents everything that is best in this club — his mindset, his kindness. He embodies everything that is best about Brazilians and everything that is best about Parisians.”
Raí didn’t simply congratulate a fellow Brazilian: he summed up in one sentence what Marquinhos, now 31, represents for Paris Saint-Germain. Since his arrival in 2013, the captain has been through everything — titles, disappointments, changes of eras, media storms, and repeated rebirths. Very few players in Europe can boast such longevity at the highest level with the same club, and even fewer while remaining central to the sporting project.
This mix of loyalty, humility, and competitiveness is exactly what Raí highlights, pointing out that the defender’s mentality embodies both Brazil and Paris. With Marquinhos, kindness has never erased his high standards, and his high standards have never overshadowed his attachment to the shirt. The portrait drawn by an icon like Raí confirms one thing: at PSG, some symbols transcend generations.
