Marco Antônio (footballer, born September 2000)

Marco Antônio da Silva Carvalho (born 24 September 2000), known as Marco Antônio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a defensive midfielder for Vitória.

Career
Born in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, Marco Antônio joined Vitória's youth setup at the age of 12. He made his first team debut on 2 May 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 Campeonato Baiano home loss to Jacuipense.

On 19 January 2022, Marco Antônio renewed his contract with the Leão until December 2023, being definitely promoted to the main squad. A backup option under head coach Dado Cavalcanti, he became a starter under Fabiano Soares, and scored his first senior goal on 1 May, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over Manaus.

On 31 January 2023, after helping Vitória in their promotion to the Série B, Marco Antônio further extended his contract with the club until 2024. However, he lost his starting spot during the year as the club achieved a second consecutive promotion.

On 17 January 2024, Marco Antônio renewed his contract with Vitória until 2025, and moved on loan to Portuguesa two days later.

Honours
Vitória
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2023