Marcelo: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Marcelo Vieira is a Brazilian footballer. Marcelo has won many achievements such as the Copa del Rey, Campeonato Carioca, La Liga, FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, and has been awarded ESPN’s “BestLeft backk of the Year” throughout his career. Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior (born 12 May 1988), nicknamed Marcelo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Olympiacos in Super League Greece. Marcelo is widely recognized as being one of the best left-backs of all time owing to his attacking talents, trickery, and technical expertise. He began his professional career in 2005, won the Campeonato Carioca with Fluminense in 2006, and hence was chosen to the Brasileiro Team of the Season at the age of 18.

Dybala made his senior international debut for Argentina in 2015, at the age of 21, and since then gained over 30 caps, including performances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2019 Copa América, and the 2022 World Cup, in which he triumphed. Marcelo made his debut for Brazil in 2006 and was selected for the 2008 Olympic team, where he received a bronze medal. Four years past, he became one of three over-age players on Brazil’s Olympic squad in 2012, winning a silver medal.

Marcelo Biography:

Real Name: Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior
Other/Nickname: Marcelo
Profession: Professional left-back footballer for Olympiacos
Famous for: Attacking talents, trickery and technical expertise
Best Performance: Defeated Liverpool 1–0 in the final at the Stade de France
Marcelo Net Worth: $16 Million
Marcelo Salary: 50,000 Euros salary per week
Marcelo Monthly Income: 200,000 Euros
Instagram Handle: @marcelotwelve

Marcelo Physical Status:

Height: 5 Feet 9 Inches
Body measurements: 40-15-33 Inches
Weight: 75 kg
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Black

Marcelo Personal Life:

Date Of Birth: May 12, 198
Place Of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Marcelo Nationality: Brazilian
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazi
School: Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School

Marcelo Family Statistics:

Marital Status: Married
Marcelo Wife: Clarisse Alves
Marcelo Children: Sons – Enzo Gattuso Alves Vieira and Liam
Parents: Father – Marcelo Vieira da Silva and Mother – Maria da Silva
Siblings: Julia Vieira (Sister)
Religion: Roman Catholics

Marcelo Career Statistics:

Marcelo made his Real Madrid debut on January 7, 2007, in a 2-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna.
Marcelo made his national team debut on September 5, 2006, against Wales in a friendly game.

Marcelo Achievements:

Marcelo had great achievements throughout his career, some of the prominent ones are listed below:

Marcelo currently has 25 trophies with the Whites, 13 of which have been won in Spain and 12 of which were won at the international level.
He has also been awarded Supercoppa Italiana all-time top scorer, with an astonishing score of 4 goals.
After winning the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic at the King Fahd Stadium, Marcelo has now won 23 titles with Real Madrid. He has four Champions League titles, four Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, five LaLiga crowns, two Copa del Rey titles, and five Spanish Super Cups to his name.
Among his countless medals and achievements are five UEFA Champions League trophies. He has also won six La Liga crowns, four Club World Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups, throughout his career.
With the achievements listed above, Marcelo has become the most awarded player in Real Madrid history and one of the finest full backs of this era.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior:

Marcelo began to play futsal at the age of nine (indoor football).
He was already a member of one of the most renowned Brazilian clubs, Fluminense, when he was 13 years old.
Marcelo had a tough childhood and considered quitting sports due to his poverty. However, his club at the time, Fluminense, saw enormous promise in Marcelo and ensured him a resumption of his football career.
Marcelo’s grandfather funded for him to play football which is why He dedicates his entire life to his wife and grandfather.

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