Leiria of the Primeira Liga;[3] a lack of playing opportunities prompted another loan in February 2008, this time to S.C. Freamunde in the second division.
Following Aly Cissokho's departure to FC Porto in January 2009 he became the starter,[5] scoring his first goal in the top flight on the 30th but in a 2–4 home loss against Vitória de Guimarães.
In the preseason, as Leandro Grimi was still convalescing from a serious injury and veteran Marco Caneira was often played out of his centre-back position, he impressed and managed to make the roster,[7] starting in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers against FC Twente (one match)[8] and ACF Fiorentina (both).
[9][10] Before 2010–11 started, Marques was told he was not part of newly appointed coach Paulo Sérgio's plans, which led to another loan deal, this time with S.C. Beira-Mar, recently promoted to the top tier.
[13] Twenty of his 21 appearances came in the former campaign, and he subsequently returned to his country's top division with Moreirense FC, again being bothered by persistent physical problems.