Mário Rui is a professional footballer from Portugal, known for playing as a left-back.
He began his professional career with Parma Calcio 1913, where he was signed in 2011.
Mário Rui played a key role in helping Empoli FC return to Serie A after a six-year absence.
Biography
Early Life
Mário Rui Silva Duarte, known simply as Mário Rui, was born in Sines, Setúbal District, Portugal. He began his football journey at the local Vasco da Gama Atlético Clube before moving on to the youth teams of prestigious clubs such as Sporting CP, Valencia, and S.L. Benfica. His early development in these academies laid the foundation for his professional career.
Career
Mário Rui's professional career took off when he signed with Parma Calcio 1913 in the summer of 2011. He was immediately loaned to A.S. Gubbio 1910, where he gained valuable experience. In June 2012, he joined Spezia Calcio on a temporary deal before moving to Empoli FC in 2013, where he played a crucial role in helping the team return to Serie A after a six-year absence. His performances caught the attention of AS Roma, who signed him in July 2016, although he faced injury setbacks early in his tenure.
In July 2017, Mário Rui transferred to SSC Napoli, where he continued to develop as a left-back. His international career is equally impressive; he has represented Portugal at various youth levels, earning 51 caps and participating in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored a goal against New Zealand. Mário Rui made his senior debut for the Portugal national team in 2018 and was part of the squad that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Legacy
Mário Rui's contributions to his clubs and the national team have been significant, with notable achievements including winning the Serie A title with Napoli in the 2022-23 season and the Coppa Italia in 2019-20. His journey from local youth football to the international stage exemplifies his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Early years and Empoli
Born in Sines, Setúbal District, Mário Rui started his career at local Vasco da Gama Atlético Clube. He then played for the youth teams of Sporting CP, Valencia and Benfica, being signed by Parma in summer 2011 and being loaned immediately to fellow Italians Gubbio; he joined the Serie B club following that year's FIFA U-20 World Cup, with the international transfer certificate arriving on 2 September. In June 2012, Parma signed Mário Rui for €595,000 on a five-year contract (paid to Gubbio), effectively on 1 July. Also that month, he joined Spezia on a temporary deal for free. Mário Rui moved to Empoli on 28 June 2013, for €550,000. He contributed 26 matches in his first season, as his new team returned to Serie A after a six-year absence. In June 2014, Parma gave up the remaining 50% rights of Mário Rui to Empoli. He first appeared in the Italian top flight on 31 August, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for Elseid Hysaj in a 2–0 away loss against Udinese.
Roma
On 8 July 2016, Mário Rui was signed by Roma in a temporary deal for a loan fee of €3 million (plus €1.5 million in bonuses), with a conditional obligation to sign him outright for an additional €6 million. He started the season injured, only making his debut on 19 January 2017 when he played 78 minutes in a 4–0 home win over Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia.
Napoli
On 13 July 2017, Mário Rui joined Napoli on an initial €3.75 million loan; depending on the…
All youth levels comprised, Mário Rui earned 51 caps for Portugal. During the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup he appeared in five out of seven matches for the eventual finalists, scoring his only goal for his country in a 1–0 group stage victory over New Zealand. His debut with the under-21 team arrived on 5 September 2011, when he played the entirety of a 1–0 friendly defeat of France. In March 2018, Mário Rui was called by full side manager Fernando Santos for exhibition games with Egypt and the Netherlands as a replacement for the injured Fábio Coentrão, making his debut against the latter by playing the full 90 minutes in the 3–0 loss in Switzerland. He was included in the final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. In September 2022, Santos called Mário Rui up for the first time in nearly two years in place of the injured Raphaël Guerreiro, for UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Czech Republic and Spain; he started the first fixture in Prague, a 4–0 win. The following month, he was one of 55 players pre-selected for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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- Spezia Calcio (2012–2013)
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- S.L. Benfica (2010–2011)
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- C.D. Fátima (2010–2011)
- Club
- Parma Calcio 1913 (2011–2013)
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- A.S. Gubbio 1910 (2011–2012)
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- Portugal national under-17 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Portugal national under-19 football team (2008–2010)
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- Portugal national under-20 football team (2010–2011)
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- Portugal national under-21 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- Portugal men's national football team (2018–2022)
- Club
- AS Roma (2016–2018)
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- SSC Napoli (2017–2018)
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- Empoli FC (2013–2017)
- Club
- SSC Napoli (2018–2024)
- National team
- Portugal
Legacy
Napoli
Serie A: 2022–23 Coppa Italia: 2019–20 Portugal U20
FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2011 Portugal
UEFA Nations League: 2018–19 Orders
Knight of the Order of Prince Henry
Clubs
- Portugal national under-17 football team2007–2008
- Portugal national under-19 football team2008–2010
- C.D. Fátima2010–2011
- Portugal national under-20 football team2010–2011
- S.L. Benfica2010–2011
- A.S. Gubbio 19102011–2012
- Parma Calcio 19132011–2013
- Portugal national under-21 football team2011–2011
- Spezia Calcio2012–2013
- Empoli FC2013–2017
- AS Roma2016–2018
- SSC Napoli2017–2018
- Portugal men's national football team2018–2022
- SSC Napoli2018–2024
Played together with
Abdelkader GhezzalParma Calcio 1913 · 2013–2015- Abdelkrim El HadriouiS.L. Benfica · 1997–1998
Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
- Abel BalboParma Calcio 1913 · 1998–1999
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2004–2005
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2005–2005
- Abel XavierPortugal men's national football team · 1993–2002
- Abel XavierPortugal national under-17 football team · 1989–1989
- Abel XavierPortugal national under-20 football team · 1990–1991
- Abel XavierPortugal national under-21 football team · 1991–1994
- Abel XavierS.L. Benfica · 1993–1995
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Mário Rui Silva Duarte, known as Mário Rui, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back.
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