Marcos Ariel de Paula (born 19 December 1983) is a Brazilian former football player who played as a striker.
De Paula was spotted by Chievo scouts while playing for Bauru in the 2001 Torneo di Viareggio.
He played for Milan Primavera during the 2002 Torneo di Viareggio, where he scored 4 goals[1] Despite his good performance, the club decided not to sign him.
De Paula made his professional debut in Italy, as a Chievo Verona player, during the 2002–03 season.
He was later sent out on loan for nine consecutive seasons to a number of minor league (Lega Pro Prima Divisione and Lega Pro Seconda Divisione) teams; after a successful stint with Foligno in 2008–09, he finally managed to join Chievo's first team for the 2009–10 season, during which he also scored his first Serie A goals.