Popular Quotes on Marcelo:
Roberto Carlos, Ex-Real Madrid & Brazil Player: "Marcelo is the best in the world, making football more real. Technically he is better (than I was). I was more power and punch."
Glory Ogbonna, Ex-Super Falcons Player: “My favourite player is Marcelo from Real Madrid. Marcelo is one of the world’s greatest left-backs, if not the best.”
Zinedine Zidane: "Marcelo and Dani's performances were very good. They attacked a lot. They are among the top three or four full-backs in the world.”
Jorge Valdano, Ex-Real Madrid Player: “He makes flowers spring up.”
Paolo Maldini, Ex-AC Milan Player: “A great attacker and a defender, a specialist of both areas.”
Harry Kane, Current Bayern Munich Player: "Marcelo for Real Madrid. Fantastic left-back - his quality on the ball is amazing. Really, really special.”
Destiny Udogie, Current Tottenham Hotspurs Player: "I have to say I liked Marcelo, I used to watch Marcelo a lot. Marcelo, Alex Sandro. I love the way Marcelo played football, it was so clean, you know, technique, the style, everything."
Player Profile: 💪
👉Full Name: Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior
👉Age: 36 (Born: May 12, 1988)
👉Position: Attack – Left-Back
👉Preferred Foot: Left
👉Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
👉Citizenship: Brazilian
Style of Play: ✨✨
Marcelo, known for his flair and creativity, revolutionized the role of the modern full-back with his dynamic attacking style. Often functioning more like a winger, Marcelo’s ability to dribble past opponents, deliver pinpoint crosses, and contribute to the build-up play made him a vital offensive asset.
His exceptional ball control, vision, and ability to link up with forwards allowed him to seamlessly transition from defence to attack, often creating goal-scoring opportunities for his team. Defensively, Marcelo's style was characterized by his agility and quickness, allowing him to recover swiftly and make crucial tackles when necessary.
Achievements: 🏆
Campeonato Carioca: 2005
Taca Rio: 2005
La Liga Titles: 2006/07, 2007/08, 2011/12, 2016/17
UEFA Champions League: 2013/14, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18
Supercopa de España: 2008, 2012, 2017
Copa del Rey: 2010/11, 2013/14
FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017
2013: FIFA Confederations Cup
Individual awards
2006: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year
2010-2019: France Football Team of the Decade
UEFA TOTY: 2011, 2017, 2018
FIFA FIFPro World11: 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
La Liga’s Team of the Season: 2015–16
FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2014, 2018
L’Équipe Team of the Year 2016, 2017, 2018
Facebook FA La Liga Best Defender: 2016
ESM Team of the Year: 2015–16, 2016–17
IFFHS Men’s World Team: 2017, 2018
Truly One of a Kind: 👏👏
There have been many left-backs in this game but none of them have been anything close to what Marcelo is and was. Marcelo's career has been a testament to his unique blend of skill, creativity, and passion for the game.
As one of the most iconic left-backs of his generation, his contributions both defensively and offensively have left an indelible mark on football. Marcelo not only redefined the role of a full-back but also inspired a new generation of players with his style of play, securing his legacy as one of football's true greats.
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