Mario Rui

Full name: Mario Rui Silva Duarte

Date of birth: 27 March 1991

Place of birth: Sines, Portugal

Nationality: Portuguese

Position: Left-back / Left wing-back

Current / Notable club: SSC Napoli (Italy)

Career overview:

• Youth clubs: Vasco Gama Sines, Sporting CP
• Early senior clubs: Estoril (loan spells), Parma (joined 2010s), Empoli (loan and later permanent)
• Napoli: Joined Napoli in 2019. Became a regular option at left-back, contributing defensively and in attack with crosses and overlapping runs. Part of Napoli’s squad during their successful 2022–23 Serie A title-winning season.

International career:

• Portugal youth teams: Represented Portugal at various youth levels.
• Senior team: Made his debut for the Portugal national team in 2016. Participated in major tournaments as part of the national squad depth at left-back.

Playing style and attributes:

• Attack-minded full-back with good stamina and pace.
• Provides width on the left, capable of delivering crosses and supporting the attack.
• Defensively solid with experience in high-level tactical systems in Serie A.

Honours (not exhaustive):

• Serie A: 2022–23 (with Napoli)
• Other domestic cups/achievements with clubs and call-ups with national team across his career.

Note: This is a summary of Mario Rui’s background and career highlights; statistics (appearances, goals, assists) and current club status can change with ongoing seasons and transfers.