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.
[2] However, he struggled to play regularly due to injury and had his contract terminated in August 2005.
[3] In 2006, he moved to the Chinese Super League but unsuccessfully attempted to convert to a forward position.
Returning to Brazil in 2007, he signed a one-year contract with Portuguesa, which he renewed in January 2008, extending it until December 2010.
In 2012, he initially played for Audax-SP, then in February 2012 for Botafogo (SP) until end of the São Paulo state league.