Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo introduced his retirement from skilled soccer on Thursday after a trophy-laden profession. The 36-year-old spent 16 years at Spanish giants Madrid, profitable six La Liga titles and 5 Champions League trophies. “At 18, Real Madrid got here knocking on my door and I arrived right here,” Marcelo mentioned in a video posted on social media. “Now, I can proudly say that I’m a real ‘Madrileno’. What a journey. Real Madrid is a singular membership.”
Marcelo loved a powerful relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, lifting 4 Champions Leagues with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
The pair each scored within the 2014 closing victory over Atletico Madrid when Real ended a 12-year wait for his or her tenth European Cup.
“My brother, what an unbelievable profession! We have lived quite a bit collectively, it has been years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments,” Ronaldo mentioned in a submit on Instagram.
“More than a teammate, a companion for all times.”
Marcelo additionally received the Copa del Rey twice and the Club World Cup 4 instances throughout his time with Los Blancos, for whom he made 546 appearances, scoring 38 objectives.
“One of the best left-backs in Real Madrid and world soccer historical past, and we had the privilege of watching him for a very long time,” mentioned Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in an announcement.
“He is certainly one of our biggest legends and Real Madrid is and all the time can be his house.”
Marcelo was an unused substitute within the 2022 Champions League closing when his compatriot Vinicius Junior scored the one aim towards Liverpool.
“Thank you on your recommendation, on your reprimands, for the time spent by your aspect,” mentioned Vinicius on social media.
“We had been victorious on the sector and we’re mates off it.”
Marcelo made 58 appearances for the Brazil nationwide workforce, enjoying on the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and profitable the 2013 Confederations Cup.
He was a part of the groups that received a silver medal on the 2012 Olympics and bronze in Beijing in 2008.
“Playing for my nation for the reason that youth classes has additionally been an amazing honour,” he mentioned.
“In my reminiscence I’ll all the time cherish two Olympic medals and a Confederations Cup.”
Marcelo began his profession with Brazilian membership Fluminense earlier than leaving for Real.
When he lastly left the Santiago Bernabeu he joined Greek membership Olympiakos however terminated his contract after simply 5 months to rejoin Fluminense.
Marcelo helped his house workforce win the Copa Libertadores for the primary time with victory over Boca Juniors within the 2023 closing.
He left the membership by mutual consent final November and has not performed since.
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