Marcos Vinicius Santos Nobrega

Marcos Vinicius Santos Nobrega is a Brazilian poker player whose recorded tournament career centers primarily on the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) circuit. He has amassed eight BSOP cashes between 2010 and 2023, demonstrating steady participation over more than a decade.

Nobrega's first recorded cash came in September 2010 at the BSOP Four Points by Sheraton, where he placed 8th out of 785 entries in the R$1,200 No Limit Hold'em Main Event, earning R$16,800. The following year, at the BSOP Recanto Park Hotel in September 2011, he finished 16th in a 368-player Main Event for R$4,800.

His other BSOP cashes include:

• 2013: 34th in the BSOP Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi Main Event (2,400 entries) for R$16,200
• 2015: 214th in the BSOP Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi Main Event (1,649 entries) for R$4,260
• 2016: 194th in the BSOP Sheraton Sao Paulo Main Event (1,401 entries) for R$3,820
• 2017: 88th in the BSOP Sheraton Sao Paulo Main Event (2,807 entries) for R$13,350
• 2019: 18th in the BSOP Sheraton Sao Paulo WTC Main Event (1,211 entries) for R$17,760
• 2023: 17th in the BSOP Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada Main Event (685 entries) for R$13,700

His strongest performance was the 18th-place finish in 2019, which also represented his largest cash at R$17,760.

Public details on Nobrega's playing style are limited. Based on the typical profile of Brazilian high-stakes tournament grinders, he likely employs an aggressive and creative approach, particularly in deep-stacked situations, though this remains speculative without explicit analysis.

Marcos Vinicius Santos Nobrega remains a recognizable face in the Brazilian poker community, known for his long-term commitment to the BSOP circuit. While he has not yet achieved a major title, his consistent deep runs in large-field events underscore his skill and resilience.