Marcelo, the legendary left-back for Actual Madrid and Brazil, has formally retired from skilled soccer on the age of 36.
The Brazilian’s profession has been really outstanding, successful 5 Champions League titles and 6 La Liga trophies with Actual Madrid. After leaving Madrid in 2022, following their Champions League victory, Marcelo had a short while at Olympiacos in Greece, earlier than returning to Fluminense, the membership the place he began his profession.
Marcelo’s return to Fluminense was historic, as he performed a key function of their Copa Libertadores win in 2023. Nevertheless, his second spell on the membership resulted in November 2024 after a disagreement with coach Mano Menezes throughout a heated match in opposition to Gremio.
In an emotional video posted on social media, Marcelo thanked everybody for his or her help and shared his pleasure in his profession. “At 18, Actual Madrid knocked on my door, and I arrived right here. Now, I can proudly say that I’m a real Madridista. I’ve spent 16 seasons right here, received 25 titles, together with 5 Champions Leagues, and had so many magical nights on the Bernabeu. My journey as a participant ends right here, however I nonetheless have a lot to offer to soccer. Thanks for every little thing.”
Marcelo made historical past in 2021-2022 when he turned the primary non-Spanish participant to captain Actual Madrid since 1904. That season, he led the staff to a different Champions League title, marking an ideal finish to his time on the membership.
On the worldwide stage, Marcelo earned 58 caps for Brazil and scored six objectives. Though he by no means received a World Cup, he was a part of the staff that received the 2013 Confederations Cup. He additionally represented Brazil on the Olympics, incomes a bronze medal in 2008 and a silver in 2012.
Together with his taking part in profession now completed, Marcelo’s subsequent steps are unclear. Nevertheless, his assertion that he nonetheless has “a lot to offer to soccer” suggests he might transfer into teaching or membership administration sooner or later.