Marcelo

  • Date of birth : 12/05/1988
  • Position : Defender
  • Country : Brazil Brazil
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Marcelo

Marcelo

Clubs: Fluminense FC, Real Madrid CF

UEFA honours
UEFA.com users' Team of the Year:
2011

 

• After two seasons in the Fluminense first team, during which he represented Brazil at Under-17, U20 and senior level, he joined Madrid in January 2007, signing a six-year contract.

• Kept out of the side initially by Roberto Carlos, he became a regular in 2007/08 after the Brazilian's departure for Fenerbahçe SK, starting 24 Liga matches as Madrid won the title, plus six in the UEFA Champions League.

• Struck his first goals for Madrid in 2008/09 – four in eight starts after being moved into midfield by coach Juande Ramos.

• Won bronze for Brazil at the 2008 Olympic Games, playing in all six matches, but made just one appearance in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying – a 1-1 draw in Ecuador.

• Scored on his senior debut for Brazil – in a 2-0 win against Wales at White Hart Lane, London in September 2006.

 

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General info

  • Name: Marcelo
  • Position: Defender
  • Date of birth (age): 12/05/1988 (24)
  • Country: Brazil
  • Squad number: 12
  • Club: Real Madrid (Spain ESP)

  • Height: 174cm
  • Weight: 73kg

  • Currently playing:
    • UEFA Champions League 2012/13

  • UEFA competition debut:
  • Club: UEFA Champions League (Group stage)
    18/09/07: Real Madrid 2-1 Bremen

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Club record in UEFA competitions

UEFA Champions League
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Real Madrid383
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Last updated: 10/04/2013 01:15 CET
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