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Brazilian striker Marcos Vinicius Amaral Alves, commonly known as Marcao, played a crucial role last year in getting Gyeongnam FC promoted to the K League 1.  Apparently undaunted by the move to the top league, the striker is in the midst of the action as Gyeongnam dominates the top league at the start of the season.

On Sunday, during Gyeongnam’s game against Gangwon FC, Marcao scored two goals to lead the team to a 3-1 victory.  The win takes Gyeongnam to four consecutive victories since the start of the season, putting it firmly at the top of the league.

Though it took him a while to find his feet, he quickly became a key part of the Gyeongnam team.

Marcao on his New Team

“When Marcao first joined [the club], he played football like basketball,” said Gyeongnam head coach Kim Jong-boo.  “He jumped for headers like he jumps for a dunk shot.  So I fixed every detailed movement.  He definitely has the talent.  He certainly has the potential to become a scarier player.”

Upon completion of last season, the striker received offers worth about a billion won ($950,000) with a four billion won transfer fee, but he declined right away.

“Gyeongnam gave me an opportunity when I wasn’t worth much as a player,” Marcao said.  “Now that the team achieved its dream of getting promoted to the [K League] 1, I can’t let go of Gyeongnam.  If I have to leave the team someday, I want to give them a big transfer fee.”

Gyeongnam will play against Daegu FC on Saturday, for their shot at extending their winning streak to five.

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