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Marcus Tulio Tanaka (Marcus Túlio Lyuji Murzani Tanaka) was born on 24 April, 1981 in Palmeira d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil, is a Japanese footballer. Discover Marcus Tulio Tanaka's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Marcus Túlio Lyuji Murzani Tanaka |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
24 April, 1981 |
| Birthday |
24 April |
| Birthplace |
Palmeira d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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Marcus Tulio Tanaka Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Marcus Tulio Tanaka height is 1.85 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Marcus Tulio Tanaka Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marcus Tulio Tanaka worth at the age of 42 years old? Marcus Tulio Tanaka’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Marcus Tulio Tanaka's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Marcus Tulio Tanaka Social Network
Timeline
Marcus Túlio Tanaka (田中 マルクス 闘莉王) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Born in Brazil, he represented Japan at international level.
Born in Palmeira d'Oeste, Brazil to an Italian Brazilian mother and second generation Japanese Brazilian father, Tulio moved to Japan at age 15 to complete his high school studies.
On 30 May, he scored for Japan against England in the 7th minute of a World Cup warm-up, and also scored for England against Japan in the form of an own goal 67 minutes later.
As Japan's captain Yuji Nakazawa later did the same thing, the game finished 2–1 for England.
After graduation from Shibuya Makuhari High School in Chiba Prefecture in 2001, Tulio joined the J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
In the opening game of the 2001 season on 11 March, he debuted as substitute defender in the tenth minute replacing the injured Tony Popovic, and scored a goal in the 16th minute.
After the debut, he played many matches as centre-back in two seasons.
Sanfrecce was relegated to J2 League end of 2002 season.
In 2003, Tulio moved to fellow J2 League side Mito HollyHock.
On 10 October 2003, he received approval to naturalise as a Japanese citizen.
Playing as a centre-back, he scored ten goals in the 2003 season.
Tulio obtained his Japanese citizenship on 10 October 2003.
In 2004, after a season at Mito, Tulio returned to the J1 League, joining Urawa Red Diamonds.
He played for the Japan U23 national team at the 2004 Olympic Games.
He played as centre-back in full time in all three matches.
After the strong performance in 2006 season, which led Urawa to win their first ever J1 League title, he received J.League Most Valuable Player.
Tulio made his debut for the Japan's senior national team on 9 August 2006, against Trinidad and Tobago.
He scored his first goal for Japan on 15 November 2006 in a 2007 Asian Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
In 2007, Urawa won their first Asian champions in AFC Champions League.
He missed 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals due to an injury.
His absence was a big blow to the Japan national team.
On 22 December 2009, after falling out with the management at Urawa as he was deployed in an unfamiliar position at the back, Tulio joined Nagoya Grampus.
He played 168 games and scored 37 goals in 6 seasons and was selected in the team's Best Eleven every season.
In his first season in Nagoya, Nagoya won the champions in 2010 J1 League first time in the club history.
He was selected Japan for 2010 FIFA World Cup.
At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he played full time in all four matches as center back with Yuji Nakazawa.
Japan qualified to the knockout stage.
This tournament was his last performance for Japan.
He played 43 games and scored 8 goals for Japan.
Nagoya also won the 2nd place in 2011 season.
On 4 June, he scored for Ivory Coast against Japan in the form of an own goal in the 13th minute of a friendly match.
Three minutes later, he injured Côte d'Ivoire attacker Didier Drogba's elbow which was fractured by a high challenge from Tulio.
On 9 January 2016, Nagoya Grampus announced that the club and Tulio were parting ways.
Nearly nine months later, on 28 August 2016, Tulio re-signed for Nagoya Grampus under new manager Boško Gjurovski, before leaving Nagoya Grampus at the end of the 2016 season upon the expiration of his contract.
In the off-season of the 2016–17 season, at the age of 35, Tulio signed with J2 club Kyoto Sanga FC.
