Rui Marques
Angolan footballer
Angola
Defender
Rui Marques: profile
Rui Marques (born 3 September 1977 in Luanda, Angola) is a former Angolan footballer who played as a defender.
Marques made the step into senior football with FC Baden in 1998. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1998 and 2010. His most appearances came at Leeds United F.C. (2005–2010), where he made 90 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 205 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Marques represented Angola (2006–2010), earning 21 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Luanda has produced 141 footballers in our database, including William Carvalho, Manucho and Flávio Amado.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 29)
- Club career
- 1998–2010 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Switzerland, Germany, Portugal and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (4 in 205)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 42% of Angolan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Hull City A.F.C. (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samuel Kuffour, Lyle Foster and Modibo Maïga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 |  FC Baden |
1. Liga Classic | 27 | 0 |
| 1999–2000 |  SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball |
2. Bundesliga | 32 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | Hertha BSC |
2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 12 | 0 |
| 2001–2004 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 35 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 |  C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 8 | 0 |
| 2005–2010 |  Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 90 | 4 |
| 2006 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 205 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Angola |
Senior | 21 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rui Marques?
Rui Marques was born on 3 September 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Rui Marques born?
Rui Marques was born in Luanda, Angola.
Which national team does Rui Marques play for?
Rui Marques played international football for Angola. He has 21 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rui Marques played for?
Rui Marques's recorded clubs are FC Baden, SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball, Hertha BSC, VfB Stuttgart, C.S. Marítimo, Leeds United F.C. and Hull City A.F.C..
How tall is Rui Marques?
Rui Marques is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Rui Marques play?
Rui Marques played as a defender.
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