JAKARTA - Former Real Madrid and Brazilian defender Marcelo has announced his 36-year-old resignation in a video posted to social media on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
The left-back enjoyed one of the most successful football careers in terms of winning trophies, winning five Champions League titles and six La Liga wins for 19 years.
"My story as a player ends here, but I still have a lot to give football," Marcelo said in a video showing footage of his brilliant career.
Marcelo also enjoyed the trophy-packed days in his home country with Fluminense, especially when helping them lift the Copa Libertadores in 2023 after leaving Real Madrid.
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He left Bernabeu after winning the 2022 Champions League title and briefly played at Greek club Olympiacos before anchoring to Fluminense.
He left the team based in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024 after fighting with head coach Mano Menezes during the match against Gremio.
Marcelo first joined Real Madrid from Fluminense in January 2007 at the age of 18.
He spent 15 and a half seasons with the team, leaving Bernabeu the most accomplished player in club history for 120 years with 25 trophies.
However, this achievement has now been surpassed by Nacho, Luka Modric, and Dani Carvajal.
According to Real Madrid, Marcelo has played 546 games for Los Blancos.
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"It's okay"
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"It's okay"
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"It's okay"
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"One of the greatest left-backs in the history of Real Madrid and world football. We have the privilege of watching it for a long time," Madrid president Florentino Perez said of the news.
"He is one of our greatest legends and Real Madrid will always be his home," he said again.
Marcelo played 58 times for Brazil's Nasal Team, scoring six goals. He never lifted a major international trophy despite part of the squad that won the 2013 Confederation Cup at home.
He also won silver and bronze medals with his respective countries at the 2012 and 2008 Olympics.
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