In the great recent conquests of real Madridseveral heroes remained in books. There was Cristiano Ronaldo, obviously, the scorer. Sergio Ramos, the captain. Karim Benzema, the perfect ball handler. Luka Modric or Toni Kroos, the organizers. But if it was necessary to quote an emblem, Marcelo might take down the palm.
During the three consecutive coronations of Real Madrid under the supervision of Zinedine Zidane (2016, 2017, 2018), the Brazilian was the second player with the most seniority in the ranks of the White House. His first life as a footballer is now over. Living legend of Real, Marcelo announced on Thursday his desire to hang up the crampons. “My story with football stops here, but I still have a lot to give this sport. Thank you all, I am grateful forever ”wrote Marcelo on social networks, before receiving vibrant tributes from several big names from Real Madrid, starting with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Marcelo, living legend of Real Madrid
The figures make it vertigo: 16 years old at Real Madrid, 25 trophies won with the Spanish club between 2007 and 2022, and above all an inimitable style. Technique, spectacular, capable of turning into a scorer and regularly a smuggler, Marcelo Vieira Da Silva Júnior has perpetuated the tradition of Brazilian offensive side like Dani Alves, Cafu and especially his predecessor on the left side in Madrid, Roberto Carlos.
Arrived at Real Madrid in 2007 from Fluminense, Marcelo had completed the loop by ending his career in his training club, after a brief visit to Greece, at Olympiakos, during the 2022-23 season.
