Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior, commonly known as Marcelo, was born on May 12, 1988, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began playing five-a-side football at the age of nine, and by thirteen, he had joined Fluminense, one of the top football clubs in Brazil. Marcelo showed exceptional talent from a young age and grew up with three siblings.
Marcelo came from a modest background. His father worked in a factory, and his mother was a homemaker. Due to financial constraints, his family struggled to cover transportation costs for his football training. Despite these challenges, Marcelo remained committed to the sport, displaying notable determination and talent that hinted at a promising future in football.
Marcelo developed his foundational skills at Fluminense, where he played primarily as a midfielder and occasionally as a striker. Though his time at Fluminense's senior team was brief—just a few months—his potential was evident. His technical ability, speed, and ball control caught the attention of international scouts, laying the groundwork for his career in European football.
At the age of 18, Marcelo made the pivotal move to Europe, signing with Real Madrid in late 2006. He arrived at the club during Fabio Capello’s tenure as coach and made his debut in early 2007. Unfortunately, he struggled with an injury upon arrival, which delayed his integration into the main squad. Nevertheless, Real Madrid’s president expressed strong confidence in Marcelo's potential during his official presentation.
| Birth Date: | 12 May, 1988 |
| Age: | 31 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Futsal player |
| Citizenship: | Brazil Spain |
| Birth Place: | Rio de Janeiro |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Brazilian association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 16 million |
