In 2003, Marquinhos Santos joined Atletico Paranaense, being in charge of the youth squads until 2009, when he joined Coritiba's under-20 squad.
12 Facts About Marquinhos Santos
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On 6 September 2012, Marquinhos Santos returned to Coritiba, now being appointed first team manager after the dismissal of Marcelo Oliveira.
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Marquinhos Santos was dismissed roughly one year later, and was replaced by Pericles Chamusca.
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Marquinhos Santos was announced as manager of Bahia on 12 December 2013, but was sacked the following 26 July after nine winless matches.
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Marquinhos Santos was appointed as manager of Vasco da Gama on 10 December 2014, but decided not to take over to family issues and remained at Coritiba.
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Marquinhos Santos spent the following three seasons managing clubs in the Serie B and in the Serie C, such as Fortaleza, Figueirense, Paysandu, Londrina, Sao Bento and Juventude.
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Marquinhos Santos returned to Ju for the 2020 season, but was relieved of his duties on 16 March 2020 after a poor start.
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Marquinhos Santos was dismissed by Juventude on 18 October 2021, after five winless matches, and took over fellow top-tier side America Mineiro just hours later.
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On 12 June 2022, Marquinhos Santos was announced as manager of Ceara, in the top tier.
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On 1 May 2023, after nearly nine months without a club, Marquinhos Santos returned to Paysandu in the third level, but was sacked on 28 June.
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On 24 October 2023, Marquinhos Santos was announced as head coach of America de Natal.
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On 28 September 2024, Marquinhos Santos was named head coach of Nautico.