Marcos Senna was mainly known for his passing range and long-range shooting and was a penalty specialist.
10 Facts About Marcos Senna
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Marcos Senna spent most of his professional career in Spain with Villarreal, appearing in 363 official matches during 11 seasons, 10 of which were in La Liga.
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Marcos Senna ended his career with the New York Cosmos, with whom he twice won the Soccer Bowl.
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Marcos Senna only made 25 La Liga appearances in his first two seasons combined, however this was mainly due to a serious knee injury he picked up in August 2003.
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On 27 April 2008, Marcos Senna scored a goal from inside the centre circle against Real Betis that he deemed "the best goal of my life".
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On 13 June 2013, after helping Villarreal return to the top flight, Marcos Senna signed with newly formed North American Soccer League club New York Cosmos for an undisclosed fee.
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On 10 June 2015, one month shy of his 39th birthday, Marcos Senna announced he would retire as a player at the end of the Fall season.
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Marcos Senna was granted Spanish citizenship in early 2006 and was part of the Spanish squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.
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Marcos Senna is a Christian, and he spoke about his faith in the documentary "The Prize: Chasing the Dream", along with Kaka.
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Marcos Senna is a member of the International Christian ministry Athletes in Action.