Former Real Madrid defender, Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.

The Brazilian international announced his retirement on his official social media accounts on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He started his career at Brazilian club Fluminense, Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of 18.

How many trophies did Marcelo win during his career?

Marcelo will forever be remembered as one of the most decorated players to ever grace the football pitch having won 25 pieces of major silverware in 15 years at the Bernabeu, including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.

What did Marcelo say about his retirement?

“At 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I arrived here. Now, I can proudly say that I am a true Madrileno. Sixteen seasons, 25 titles, five Champions Leagues, one of the captains and so many magical nights at the Bernabeu. What a journey. My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football. Thank you for everything.”

Marcelo who spent most of his career with Real Madrid, then left the Galacticos at the end of the 2021/22 season to join Greek side Olympiacos, but terminated his deal just five months after joining.

Marcelo re-joined boyhood club Fluminense in 2023 and spent two seasons back at the club, making 68 appearances. The full-back left by mutual consent last November after he fell out with the manager Mano Menezes.

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