He is pals with some of football’s biggest names and promises to make a bigger A-League impact than Melbourne Victory's Brazilian star Fred.

He is here to add flair to Queensland Roar's game yet his registration hasn't even been officially finalised yet.

No wonder Queensland Roar is excited about the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Marcinho for the 2007-08 A-League season.

Marcinho, 25, formerly of top Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo, has agreed to a one-year deal, with the option of staying for a further 12 months in Queensland.

But his contract won't be lodged until the Roar's Korean star Hyuk-Su Seo becomes naturalised ‘in the coming weeks’, which would free up one of the club's four permitted visa player spots.

However, Marcinho is still permitted to make his debut in pre-season clashes, starting with Queensland's showdown with South African side Supersport United at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.

And he didn't waste time making some bold predictions.

"I intend to try very hard to be a better player in the A-League than Fred was for Melbourne," he said through an interpreter.

"I believe I can do it and I hope to prove it. I like to play just behind the front two strikers and feed them with the ball as much as I can. "

"I enjoy getting forward and scoring goals so hopefully that's what the fans of Queensland Roar will see from me."

Marcinho said it was important he backed up style with substance on the field.

"I want to show some flair and entertain the crowd, but flair is no good if nothing happens from it," he said.

"It's important for me to both set up goals and score them. I work hard during the game to achieve that."

After beginning his career with Sao Paulo, he shifted to Naval in the Portuguese Premier League for the 2005-06 season.

He lists AC Milan ace Kaka, Sevilla's Luis Fabiano and Real Madrid striker Robinho, who he speaks to regularly on the phone, as friends.

And Marcinho expects to be targeted just like his famous mates.

"It won't be a problem for me - it's normal," he said.

"Being Brazilian and playing as an attacking midfielder I always expect to receive attention from defenders."

Marcinho was the first to admit he did not know much about the A-League until the Socceroos' impressive World Cup return in Germany.

"A year ago I knew very little about Australian football, but since the World Cup people are waking up to the game here," he admitted.

"In Brazil we had no idea that the league attracted big crowds and the teams play in such nice stadiums. "

"Using South American players can only help to develop the skill level of the league and the lifestyle here will continue to attract players from Brazil."

AAP