Marcos Aurélio (footballer, born 1977)

Marcos Aurélio Fernandes da Silva (born 23 September 1977), known as Marcos Aurélio, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back.

Biography
Marcos Aurélio was signed by Cruzeiro in 2005 for a reported R$50,000. He failed to play regularly for Cruzeiro due to injury. His contract was terminated in August 2005. In the same month he was signed by Fluminense in four-month deal. In 2006, he left for Chinese Super League and unsuccessfully converted to a forward.

In January 2007 he returned to Brazil and signed a one-year contract with Portuguesa. In January 2008 he renewed his contract to last until December 2010. In August he returned to São Caetano in one-year loan. He was released in April 2009 and transferred to Vitória for the rest of 2009 season. In January 2010 Brasiliense signed him definitely in $1 1/2$-year contract. He was released again in August and joined Bragantino for the rest of 2010 season. In January 2011 he was offered a new one-year extension. In June he left for Itumbiara, again for the rest of 2011 season. He was released in September.

In 2012 at first he played for Audax-SP, then in February 2012 for Botafogo (SP) until end of the São Paulo state league.

In 2013, he left for São José Esporte Clube and scored twice.