Rafael Mariano
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Rafael Marques Mariano is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian footballer born in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

 who currently plays for Omiya Ardija
Omiya Ardija
is a professional football club which play in the J. League Division 1, and are based in Ōmiya-ku in Saitama, Japan. Its "hometown" as designated by the league is the whole of Saitama city, which is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds...

 of J. League
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...

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He gained Turkish citizenship while he plays for Manisaspor. He currently has the chance of playing for the Turkey national football team
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...

 if he is selected by the manager, following in suit of Marcio Nobre
Márcio Nobre
Marcio Ferreira Nobre , also known as Mert Nobre, is an association footballer. He plays at the striker position. He also holds Turkish nationality.-Fenerbahçe:...

 and Mehmet Aurélio. His adopted Turkish name is Rafet El Marques.

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