Former Real Madrid and Brazil football legend, Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The left-back player is one of the most decorated players in Real Madrid and Brazil history, played 58 times for Brazil.
The Brazilian joined the European gaint, Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of 18. During his time at Bernabeu, Marcelo won 25 trophies in 15 years including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.
“At 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I arrived here. Now, I can proudly say that I am a true Madrileno,” Marcelo said in a video on his social media.
“Sixteen seasons, 25 titles, five Champions Leagues, one of the captains and so many magical nights at the Bernabeu. What a journey!
“My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football. Thank you for everything.”
Marcelo was named club captain in 2021, becoming the first non-Spaniard to be given the armband at the club in 117 years.
He left Madrid at the end of the 2021-22 season to join Greek side Olympiacos, but terminated his deal just five months after joining.
Marcelo re-joined boyhood club Fluminense in 2023 and spent two seasons back at the club, making 68 appearances.
