João Marques Vieira Freitas, simply known to the football world as João Marques, was born on the 13th of February, 2002 in Portugal. Although he is a forward, he mostly graces the pitch as a left winger for SC Braga. He stands 5ft 10in tall (1.79m) and tips the scales at 11st 9lb (74kg). The number 33 jersey has become synonymous with Marques in his professional career. Additionally, he has also hoisted the flag of his native Portugal on the international stage, reprising his role as a left winger for the Portugal U21 national team.
Marques' current market value is around £2.5m, this valuation is accredited to Transfermarkt, which is a reputable source for player transfer data. The verity of this figure can be cross-checked on their website.
Marques weaved his way into the football tapestry of Portugal when he joined Estoril in July 2021. His debut season (2022-2023) at Estoril was a subdued affair, as he only made 11 first team appearances in league matches. However, in his second season (2023-2024), Marques showed significant improvement. He jotted down 32 first team appearances, and also nestled the football in the back of the net 5 times in league matches.
Marques then made a move from Estoril to SC Braga in July 2024 for a fee that hovered around the £3m mark. That season was marked by a noticeable decline in his game time, as he only turned out in only three league matches. In the following 2025-2026 season, he is yet to grace the pitch for a league match at SC Braga.
In January of 2025, Marques briefly swapped the colours of SC Braga for Gil Vicente, joining the latter on a loan deal. Seemingly revitalised by the change of scenery, Marques made 11 first team appearances in league matches for Gil Vicente during the 2024-2025 campaign. Upon the completion of his loan in June 2025, Marques returned to SC Braga. Nonetheless, his performance trends have remained consistent, as he made only 3 league appearances in the 2024-2025 season and is yet to make an appearance in the current 2025-2026 season.
The 2025 campaign saw Marques pulling on the Portugal U21 shirt for the UEFA U21 Qualifiers, where he made three substitute appearances. He also got the chance to participate in the 2025-2026 Europa League Qualifiers for SC Braga, once again as a substitute.
