After an illustrious career spanning 16 years at Real Madrid, Marcelo has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.
🏅 Career Highlights:
25 Trophies with Real Madrid
🏆 5 Champions League titles
🏆 6 La Liga titles
🏆 4 Club World Cups
546 Appearances for Real Madrid
58 Caps for Brazil
🥇 2 Olympic Medals & 🏆 1 Confederations Cup with Brazil
🌟 Copa Libertadores Winner with Fluminense
💬 Marcelo’s Emotional Farewell:
“My love for football comes from my grandfather. He wanted me to become a professional footballer, and he did everything possible to make it happen.” “Now, I can proudly say that I am a true Madrileño. Real Madrid is a unique club. Madridismo is an indescribable feeling.”
⚽ Legacy at Fluminense:
Marcelo returned to Fluminense, his boyhood club, helping them secure three titles, including the Copa Libertadores. The club has since renamed their academy stadium the Marcelo Vieira Stadium in his honor.
🗣️ Tributes Pour In:
Florentino Pérez (Real Madrid President): “One of the greatest left-backs in Real Madrid and world football history. Real Madrid is and always will be his home.”
📽️ Marcelo’s Parting Words:
“My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football. Thank you for everything.” 🙏
